(September 4, 2019 at 4:48 pm)Gae Bolga Wrote:(September 4, 2019 at 4:37 pm)Haipule Wrote: Killing humans efficiently has been around since man could pick up a rock (Cain and Abel). The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution was ratified December 15, 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights. Soon after we fought the War of Independence. And before the War of 1812.
I am a veteran of the USMC and was trained in hand-to-hand combat. Do you know how many different ways I was trained to kill with my bare hands?
Fewer ways than legit non war era infantry were taught,
Truth. So calm the fuck down, Joe.
When one takes the entire context of our species existence into account, it is a double edge sword.
I love, and always have, valued my species potential to value compassion and non violence and to have empathy for others. But unfortunately, at the same time, we are far too tribal and quick to seek dominance in the chase for resources.