tecoyah

I do not see this thread as a plea for politeness, but rather as a plea for critical thinking. The OP attempts to get people to do more than react to the violence of this world, and begin to understand the futillity of blind agression as a diplomatic tool when dealing with a culture that is barely even understood.
There is merit in this approach, as it might be beneficial to us all to look at the causes of this violence, rather than simply reacting to the results.

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