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.
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.
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.
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.