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People used to murder their own children undesired a children as a form of population control. It was normal and expected. Murdering defeated enemies, and the
by pyuser583 1y ago
People used to murder their own children undesired a children as a form of population control.
It was normal and expected.
Murdering defeated enemies, and their children was equally normal and expected.
We live in such a wonderful age that we can easily forget many “unthinkable” things are the default of humanity.
- tartoran 1y agoThat doesn't excuse current behavior. We want to live in a world where that does not happen. Do you not? Also in this case it wasn't expected of these special forces to behave this way, they take the liberty to commit atrocities out of pure pleasure.
- pyuser583 1y agoNo but we need to address the fact that in conditions of warfare, this is the human default. It starts it training, warning soldiers they will be tempted to commit war crimes. Looking at case studies where the “norm” has been averted. When it comes to punishing offenders, you have to be very careful not to punish only those who speak out.