“Thamer Hameed Almestadi was likely suffering from a brief psychotic episode…”

In reality, when asked why he did it, Almestadi said, “I started listening to the Koran and understanding the meanings differently.”

But of course Canadian authorities aren’t going to admit the possibility that the Qur’an might incite violence. Once that is ruled out, they have decide that Almestadi is insane. He is just another example of the global outbreak of mental illness.

“UBC student not criminally responsible for attack on classmate,” by Kendra Mangione, CTV Vancouver, October 26, 2017: