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[–][deleted] 11 insightful - 1 fun11 insightful - 0 fun12 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I don't think it's bad to feel empathy for fellow human beings, no matter how terrible or ill (mentally or otherwise) they are. Our ability to do so is what separates us from other life forms. We have self-awareness, and can be kind and cruel and discerning all at the same time.

Describing people as "these things"? Ehhhh ... I'm feeling a little judgy about that. But given the circumstances, I understand. And I also think it's important to not let sympathy override reality and truth.

I don't think locking them away is the right answer, as that gives more authority to the same forces that are allowing them to do what they do now. I'm not sure I have a solution though.

[–]CancelPowerSuper Bi Male 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yeah, I admit that "these things" was a bit too harsh of me. I shouldn't have said that.