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Originally Posted by willravel
Now we need to figure out what would make them stop.
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Is this really the answer? Is this really the way to stop the Islamofacists from doing what they do?
Regardless of their words? Regardless of their deeds?
Because,
If we figure out why people rape, will it stop rape?
If we figure out why people steal, will it stop robbery?
If we figure out why people murder, will it stop murder?
If we figure out why people like fried foods, will it stop obesity?
If we figure out why people smoke, will it stop cancer?
If we figure out why people burn stuff, will it stop arson?
If we figure out why people do drugs, will it stop traffickers?
If we figure out why people cheat on their spouses, will it stop divorce?
If we figure out why people beat their kids, will it stop child abuse?
If we figure out why people idolize celebrities, will we stop Hollywood?
If we figure out why people join gangs, will there be less street crime?
If we figure out why people cook the books, will there be fewer Enrons?
If we figure out why people call in sick to work, will we improve economic efficiency?
If we figure out why people commit suicide, will we stop suicide?
If we figure out why people get depressed, will it stop depression?
If we figure out why people terrorize, will it stop terrorism?
Have you ever wondered why banks have locked vaults?
Have you ever wondered why man discovered how to use tools?
Have you ever wondered why people are so fascinated with space?
Have you ever wondered why the history of mankind is one of continuous strife, warfare, misery and suffering?
Have you ever wondered why organized governments, even peaceful ones, have armed militaries?
Have you ever wondered why people mutilate their own bodies?
Have you ever wondered why Hitler is a cult hero?
Have you ever wondered why people post pictures of their sexual organs in public? (I might do this too, but it wouldn't be pretty.)
Have you ever wondered why the porn/gambling/videogame industry worldwide is valued at over $450 billion?
I have to say, I am skeptical.
Is the answer, then, to be immersed in trying to decipher the myriad behaviors and motivations of people?
By deciphering the motivation of subjectivity?
Is there rationality to be found in the innately irrational?
Is it worth the time to figure out? Would an answer be good enough?
Would one have the fortitude to sustain that understanding?
Did the Romans have Psychiatrists?