Survivors and family members of deceased victims came face to face with mass murderer, James Holmes, in court for the first time, after his cruel and calculated murder spree at a July 21, 2012 screening of the Batman film sequel "The Dark Knight Rises." 

What Holmes did was sadistic and horribly wrong. It has caused many innocent people a lot of pain. It is clear that Holmes has given himself over to evil. It is tragic that someone with the intelligence level he possesses, chose to devote his mind to such heinous acts. 

James Holmes in court (Photo Credit: Getty)

However, with the mental illness component that has undoubtedly entered the picture, illustrating that Holmes is criminally insane, it is unquestionable that he poses a threat to society and should not see freedom again. As such, he was denied bail. He also confessed he booby trapped his apartment with explosive, which could have killed hundreds. His lawyer is fighting a losing battle.

Holmes is the definition of a "menace to society" as he ambushed and murdered innocent people watching a movie with family, friends and others who are close to them. He shot a baby a point blank range. He killed a beautiful six year-old girl, who had barely begun to live her life. He killed servicemen in a haze of bullets, who didn't die in live combat in the Middle East, but at a movie theatre of all places. 

James Holmes in court (Photo Credit: Getty)

Hollywood needs to do its part and stop putting sick ideas into people's heads, via music and films that simply go too far, via questionable content. But at the end of the day, Holmes is the one responsible for his actions and he must and I trust, will be held accountable. 

Side Bar: In other related news, a fight broke out a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" with threats issued that caused filmgoers to flee the theatre in a stampede ('The Dark Knight Rises' Audience Evacuates After Fight At Pennsylvania Theater').