Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think this is because no other species has a developed enough nervous system to be able to commit "atrocities" as we do. So-called "atrocities" are mirrors of aggressive and protective behavior patterns in lower species. We are, in fact, animals like the rest of them. Just another variety. We kill, eat, have babies, die, and shed blood like all other animals. Francesco At 01:28 PM 12/2/98 , phong (Doan huu Phong) wrote: >This is too homocentric (Homo Sapiens, that is) a view. >We in fact are not like the rest of the animals. >I grew up in a war, and I cannot think of another >species that commits the atrocities that we homos do. >But no need to feel bad about it. We are what we are. > >- Phong > >-----Original Message----- >From: Frank Dernie <FrankDernie@compuserve.com> >> >>There is sadly no solution. The strong let the weak "die" to a greater or >>lesser extent in all societies. One would have thought that the human race >>was sufficiently civilised for us not to be like the rest of the animals, >>but we are. >>Frank >> >