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Old 07-16-2008, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by beachbum View Post
good luck with that. the only reason humans got where we are now is because of our need to dominate by any means. if we didnt have the need to dominate we wouldnt have survived. it doesnt matter that were intelligent. it doesnt matter that were adaptive. none of that matters unless theres a drive behind it. to say that we can just stop making war is like saying that we can stop loving. as long as were human we will always fight for domination and power. and its whats going to keep us alive. i know the main question is wether or not were going to destroy ourselves but i doubt we will. theres no reason to do that.

bottom line.. its not gonna happen.
What's your point? We can teach people, otherwise. Not everyone (obviously), but if the majority is for peace and equallity, those seeking to dominate by whatever means, won't have anyone to aid them.
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