>Don said: "Those who see him selecting a six year old girl
>as a target because he lacks the ability to confron an adult
>are engaging in rank speculation. I admit that."
>
>Not rank speculation. Studies have born out the theory that
>those who attack very young or very old victims are
>inadequate. This is the same mentality of a schoolyard
>bully--they attack the weakest to make themselves feel good.
>It is also the reason so many killers start out by killing
>or abusing animals--weaker creatures who cannot fight back.

I meant more 'rank speculation' on the 'chose JonBenet due to inability to confront John Ramsey' versus 'chose JonBenet because he likes little girls'. I think between these two alternatives the scales pretty much balance.