On Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:07:38 -0700, Bryan Simmons wrote:

> That is incorrect. 99% of people who wish someone was dead do
> absolutely nothing but wish,

Ah, so they know it's just an imaginary fantasy, like world peace / free
beer, and not a genuine desire.

> and only a tiny minority of folks who openly state
> that they wished someone was dead ever go beyond that.

Bullshit. Anyone *seriously* thinking about killing does not broadcast
it. If the target ends up murdered, the bigmouth braggart becomes the
prime suspect given that it's unlikely at this point in his life for John
to end up with a #1 (spousal) suspect.

Plus you live in the same city. Let's say that one of your old friends,
perhaps less amicable than the one we met here a few weeks ago, finally
snaps from all the Covid bullshit and gives John his due. If the killer
has any sense, he (/she?) would just leave a trail of anchovies leading
to you.