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RosieG

There is something inhuman about some people. Something within that enjoys seeing blood spilled, people hurt/killed. What is the source?

Nature or Nurture?

Public lynchings or hangings. Lions and Christians in ancient arenas (apocryphal or true?). Gladiators battling till someone dies. Playground fights. Accidents you see when driving. Slowing down and gawking for what reason? Hoping to see blood and gore and death?

I'm sure everyone isn't similarly wired but enough are to puzzle me.

Bullfights
Boxing
Fight Clubs
Pitting animals together hoping the one you bet on wins (which means the others will die)

Someone is going to get hurt and possibly very badly. What's the upside of being a spectator to a spectacle like that? Why do we enjoy watching people/animals get hurt or die?

An ancient inborn evil?

Posted - July 16, 2019
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  • 14795
    Religion and what ever else was forced upon them from birth by their parents ,schools and governments plus the upper echelons of people all wanting something for nothing and forcing the uneducated minows to do their dirty work Rosie....
    The Romans had Gladiators slaves fight to the death in purpose made arenas....Why did the normal public want to go to watch people hacking each other to death....They went because it's what their parents use to and things are no different to this day....
    Look at so many American type action films we see to day.....most all are Bloddy and extra violent.....
    No one wants to see films made to depict good things.....Your goverment is a war machine to.....how much money in taxes is spent on arms and weaponry......
    America spends on that ,but not on a free health service for everyone .....
      July 16, 2019 3:00 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    Very puzzling D. It seems millions and millions of homo saps vicariously enjoy violence and death. Some enjoy participating in it! I think such folks are born that way. Of course environment nurtures it and feeds it and supports it but I think it is baked in to the DNA. Thank you for your thoughtful reply. There is a an infinite variety of homo saps worldwide. When they find others who get off on the same things they cling. When they don't they crucify vilify attack. Simple minded for sure. On/Off switches no doubt. :(
      July 16, 2019 3:27 AM MDT
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  • 14795
    For the most  we are al taught from birth what we will be as we age Rosie, plus we are all influenced but who we meet or are introduced to....
    So many are influenced by others and also by huge media companies that think and act like gods.....
    The BBC English media company make out that they report only actual factual news .......This is blatant deception that's been going on for countless decades.....
    Like all media companies  ,they are told what to report on serious political things that could effect those in power....It's not unbiased and every news broadcast is scripted.....
      July 16, 2019 7:34 PM MDT
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  • 113301
    Of course media owners will dictate what is "fit" to print according to their political views. They promulgate their propaganda 24/7. That is why they OWN medias outlets. To proselytize hypnotize brainwash. Thank you for your reply D and Happy Wednesday to thee! :)
      July 17, 2019 2:04 AM MDT
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