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[–] suburban_hillbilly@lemmy.ml 30 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

I do genuinely detest expressions of joy at the misfortune of others, even when I think the others have earned that misfortune, but I just cannot help the schadenfreude with this one. Feeling bad about feeling good is a weird headspace.

Maybe it's not exactly being happy that the person is dead, but being happy that there's been a net positive gain for society.

[–] Gaywallet@beehaw.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

Relief and happiness are similar but distinct. You can be relieved at the fact that a terrible person can no longer systematically disenfranchise so many and cause pain and suffering for others.