When empathy and humanizing the other are seen as weakness, the chance for peace disappears. Hunter is instilling a hope for the future into his children by teaching them these skills. Empathy doesn’t mean they won’t take up arms against enemies when it’s required.
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Replying to @SteelJanz @chiefchuck2k
If you can’t humanize your enemy then you will likely kill indiscriminately without recognizing the weight of what you’re doing. A man must be able to act in defense of his family regardless of the humanity of his enemy. But disregarding that humanity leads to atrocity.
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For example, US soldiers in Vietnam cracking under the pressure, viewing the Vietnamese as subhuman creatures, and taking out their frustration on defenseless Vietnamese villagers.
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Replying to @SteelJanz @chiefchuck2k
Sports are often how we play at war. The only real difference is the dying.
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Replying to @SteelJanz @chiefchuck2k
Ah ha, he’s politely agreeing to set aside this complex topic for another time - making me the victor!
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Love you too, big guy.pic.twitter.com/irHTEKVzKc
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Replying to @SteelJanz @chiefchuck2k
Got a great local pub to take you to.
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