Aucbvax.1923
fa.arms-d
utzoo!duke!decvax!ucbvax!CSVAX.upstill@Berkeley
Thu Jun 25 12:40:42 1981
Lorenz et al on militarism
..and "Tommy":
I wouldn't describe Lorenz' attitude toward militarism as "thinly
disguised contempt". At the very least, you don't need a contemptuous
attitude to make use of what he is saying, which is that militaristic
posturing has less to do with preserving the motherland (or mother-tribe)
than with instinctual primate behavior. Certainly one can support
soldiers when their work becomes necessary and also believe that their
work becomes necessary largely because of the behavior patterns Lorenz
notes.
Think about it: If self-preservation is really the reason for the
arms race, then why are we scared? I don't feel that it's preserving
my safety...
Steve
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