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This shameful piece could have only been written by someone who has forsaken their own human condition, reducing their sense of purpose in life to the biologica
by catnaroek 11y ago
This shameful piece could have only been written by someone who has forsaken their own human condition, reducing their sense of purpose in life to the biological imperative to “survive”. In the interest of “surviving”, people can do all sorts of dishonorable things, like adopting a servile attitude with those who covet (or, even worse, have already stolen!) what is rightfully yours, while turning a blind eye to the plight of your own kind. Fortunately, throughout history, there have always been people with a sense of duty to the collective to which they belong, and will prioritize that duty over opportunities for self-advancement. So not all hope is lost.
- mindcrime 11y agoturning a blind eye to the plight of your own kind. Isn't the whole notion of "your kind" simply another biological imperative rooted in kin altruism?
- catnaroek 11y agoNope. Identification with those who share your language, culture and history... this is very much acquired during the socialization process, not something imprinted in our genes.
- twoquestions 11y agoI don't know who has wronged you or how, but all the bloody vengeance in the world won't make you feel any better, nor will it undo what has been done to you. Punishing the individuals responsible for specific acts is all well and good within reason, but collective punishment is wrong.