Humans ARE Violent

I've read all the posts here and while I agree that many humans are prone to violence and right now we're focusing on that because of the shootings in Oregon, still it lifts my heart to see how much humans have advanced from let's say, the Dark Ages. I do believe people are becoming better, more tolerant, and less prejudiced. This is an unfortunate period of history but it will pass. The problem will be solved. I know this doesn't help those who've lost a loved one a single bit, but I still believe that, as a species, we are progressing. I hope I don't sound too naive, but this is what I feel. In my life, I meet many more good helpful openminded people than evil people.
 

Chic, your post raises my spirits immensely. I agree with you. Most of the people I have met are on the side of the good guys. Unfortunately, they don't get the same press as the others. Dark ages were a terrible time for most human beings. Even the beginning of the twentieth century was rough for many. I am optimistic we will pull ourselves out of our present difficulties also.
 
Two thousand years ago, people flocked to the Roman arenas. They went there just to see violence, not only to animals but to human beings. They were extremely ingenious in the varied ways that they slaughtered people and animals; the more violence, the better.

Now, of course, we are all much more civilized. Yeah?

Why do people love boxing? Simply because it is two people knocking the seven stages of poo out of each other.
Why is motorcycle and motorcar racing so popular? Why are the corners of the tracks the most popular places to be? Because that is where the accidents are.
Why do many countries love their bull fighting?
Even though it is mostly under cover, dog fighting and cock fighting still draws the crowds.
The list goes on and on.....

There are dozens - I'll say that again, dozens of wars going on right now around the world.
Everyday, tens of thousands of people are being killed.
Meanwhile, the 'civilized' countries such as the United States, Great Britain, Russia, France, China, etc. are trading weapons to under-developed countries enabling them to kill more.

Do you know one of the most Googled subjects? It is of snipers shooting people. Look it up for yourself. There are thousands of videos there, and they are very, very popular.

Mankind has not changed very much in the last two thousand years. We are still basically very violent.
We don't just hunt for meat on the table, we hunt for the enjoyment of killing.
We relish in forcing our superiority by gunfire.

We 'oldies' often have seen warfare close up, and are appalled at the horrors of it all.
Sadly, there are millions of the younger generations who still find glory in the gory.
... ask any Schwarzenegger fan.
 

Agreed Hanfonius. Many violent and terrible things still occur. But the average person in parts of the world at least, is not reduced to being a powerless serf, liable to be killed at the age of eight for stealing a loaf of bread in order to avoid starvation.
Education, more humane working and living conditions, medical care, steps forward have been taken. Much, of course, needs to be done.
 
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