We westerners have had it pretty easy these past few centuries. Our superiority in the arts of war and peace has been so overwhelming that we have met no serious challenge from other races. Accordingly, we have vented our aggressiveness almost exclusively on one another. The bloodshed has been enormous, but we have, nevertheless, generally exercised certain restraints. We developed a code of proper behavior in fighting one another, which, although it was often violated, still has had a generally beneficial influence. At least, its intent was thoroughly admirable.
Amazing that this was written in 1976. We have slid so much further since then. What's that saying about needing to reach rock bottom before making real change?
Amazing that this was written in 1976. We have slid so much further since then. What's that saying about needing to reach rock bottom before making real change?