I bet you expected something cheerful, upbeat, welcoming and celebrational for this historic return from hiatus. If we did that, we would be predictable, wouldn't we? And Chatological Humor is never predictable.

1. Should NBC have aired the video made by the Virginia Tech killer, ranting about his hatreds and his state of mind? Choose the best answer.
Yes. This was a huge news story, and it is the job of the media to cover it as thoroughly as it can. This was clearly germane.
Yes. It is possible that by understanding his state of mind, people can learn how to recognize this sort of person in the future, and prevent a similar tragedy before it occurs.
No. There are others out there who might well be considering similar acts. To a sick person, this coverage might seem like glorifying the act. Knowing they might also get the same sort of national publicity about their grievances, this might impel others to do the same.
No. Simple answer: This is exactly what the killer wanted. NBC should have withheld this video on those grounds alone, and to spare the victims' families any more pain.

2. Having seen and read the killer's statements, and having read about the nature of his life and his emotional dysfunction, do you kind of understand why he did what he did?
Yes. The acts are unconscionable and inexcusable, but when you look at his warped state of mind, and his degree of alienation, on some visceral level, I see why he did it.
No. The only way you can look at this is as the product of total, inexplicable derangement. It is beyond the application of logic, even disturbed logic.

3. If the killer had not taken his own life, but had been apprehended alive, what punishment do you think he should have faced?
Death. The heinousness of the act compels it, period.
Life in prison with no chance for parole.
Indefinite commitment to a mental-health facility. Yes, this means that, theoretically, he could be released if declared cured; but the simple fact is that he is obviously insane, and you cannot judge him criminally.