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I think my comments might be more relavent to the psych rather that the political aspect, but is this much different from many serial killers taking trophies or other acts in order to dehumanise their victims?
Is this an indication of a mental survival reaction, because these people are out there being told to do for their country what some people might do for pleasure and I'm sure it doesn't come naturally to a human being.
From my experience, even a non-combat location where you know all the other troops have live ammo is very stressful. You are constantly on a high level of tension.
Is this a typical way for the mind to escape from this?
I'm not giving excuses, just asking someone who might be more qualified to answer from the psych perspective.
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