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Comment by History of the Kurds on Ali Reduced to Chemicals

Sun, 4 Jun 2006 05:52:18 EDT

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Comment by Brian Flemming on Ali Reduced to Chemicals

Mon, 7 Apr 2003 16:28:02 EDT

Eric, Uh, I'm not sure it always feels right to the killers unless there is ample justification...
I don't think "always" is an overstatement. Can you find an example of mass killing in which those ordering the killing felt they were doing wrong? ]]>

Comment by Eric Olsen on Ali Reduced to Chemicals

Mon, 7 Apr 2003 15:14:26 EDT

Uh, I'm not sure it always feels right to the killers unless there is ample justification, but your point is well-taken. ]]>

Comment by Brian Flemming on Ali Reduced to Chemicals

Mon, 7 Apr 2003 15:04:05 EDT

Yes, there is something seductive about efficient brutality. It takes care of all of your problems in one fell swoop. In the Godfather, we identify with one band of murderous criminals over another. So when our band of murderous criminals goes on a kick-ass rampage, we feel joy. I could definitely see United States popular opinion going in this direction, given the present state of emotion here and the willingness of the White House to exploit it. Nobody ever said mass killing wasn't satisfying to those doing the killing. It always feels right to the killers. ]]>