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That's precisely what makes humans so complex and bat shit difficult to understand, no matter how many tests and theories we formulate from social and psych evaluations/observations. Deep down we've all got that...innate nature to be monsters or saints, some of us playing both sides simultaneously, and it may either be activated via environmental structures or lack thereof.

Lately I feel like that line between good and evil has become so skewed, that these once polar opposites are now synonymous with one another (seeing as how good and evil are subjective, and good/evil depends on the opinion of the person performing said action). But as you said, tragic times really highlight how superhuman some of us can be, when we risk our own safety to help a total stranger.

And maybe I am totally out of line here, but I often wonder if we as a society should put so much emphasis on finding out WHO performs these heinous acts, as opposed to finding out WHY they were done and what we can do to prevent further crimes. Personally, I don't care about putting a face to these bombings if I can never fully understand what their rationality was. (Not that I'd agree either way, but curious minds just wanna know ) This country can be so much stronger if we focused on preventative measures, as opposed to becoming so violated and vulnerable during tragic stricken moments, and then transition into a hellbent force fueled by seeking vengeance rather than true justice and valuable understanding.

Sorry for the long rant on your blog! Hopefully I made some sense, as it probably sounded better in my head, lol.

bombs are a 'trigger' for me sometimes.

some people get really excited like it's a sporting event or a horror story where they have to know every detail.

Meanwhile in the rest of the world...