Monsters Among Us

Gary Wilson said:What does it actually take for someone to grow up—even well into their twenties—and transform into an absolute monster, a completely soulless creature?

Is it strictly a matter of family background—say, growing up with a drunk father and an alcoholic mother—or is there something else deeper at play here?

Whenever I hear about stuff like this, one question immediately hits me: How on earth is this person going to raise children?
Someone like this is bound to be cruel toward people, too—that’s a guarantee.

http://www.washingtondc-news.com/us/article...news#comments

So, I’ve thrown a few questions out there—if anyone has their own take on what causes this kind of idiocy...

Anthony James2 said:It's a disaster. People like this really shouldn't be allowed in society. 👎👎👎

Gary Wilson said:I don't disagree with that—but the real question is, how does someone even become that kind of person?

Gary Wilson said:What does it actually take for someone to grow up—even well into their twenties—and transform into an absolute monster, a completely soulless creature?

Is it strictly a matter of family background—say, growing up with a drunk father and an alcoholic mother—or is there something else deeper at play here?

Whenever I hear about stuff like this, one question immediately hits me: How on earth is this person going to raise children?
Someone like this is bound to be cruel toward people, too—that’s a guarantee.

http://www.washingtondc-news.com/us/article...news#comments

So, I’ve thrown a few questions out there—if anyone has their own take on what causes this kind of idiocy...

Nicholas Cruz7 said:You really ought to look up the actual definitions of a sociopath versus a psychopath.
I’ve never bought into that whole "troubled family background" excuse, whether we’re talking about these types or even the worst kind of predators.
By the way, there was a particularly gruesome case out in Indianapolis recently involving someone setting a dog on fire while it was still alive.
It’s a slippery slope that starts with simple delinquency and ends with hardened criminals.
Honestly, there’s a bit of darkness lurking in everyone, and we only turn into monsters if we let that impulse take control.

Gary Wilson said:What does it actually take for someone to grow up—even well into their twenties—and transform into an absolute monster, a completely soulless creature?

Is it strictly a matter of family background—say, growing up with a drunk father and an alcoholic mother—or is there something else deeper at play here?

Whenever I hear about stuff like this, one question immediately hits me: How on earth is this person going to raise children?
Someone like this is bound to be cruel toward people, too—that’s a guarantee.

http://www.washingtondc-news.com/us/article...news#comments

So, I’ve thrown a few questions out there—if anyone has their own take on what causes this kind of idiocy...

electricviper2 said:First off...it's just TRAGIC👎
The thing is, calling this guy a "moron" isn't quite right, because being a moron should be treated like a medical condition...
This is just a textbook example of pure primitivism. You know, that whole way of living where people just refuse to keep up with scientific, technological, or cultural
advancements in the world, basically standing in opposition to everything that’s actually progressive and normal, which inevitably
just causes these primitive groups or individuals to drift further and further away from modern standards over time...
Basically, we're looking at one guy, or maybe a tiny little clique of primitives, who thinks—and the worst part is they actually believe—that doing something this mindless will somehow make them famous...
Anyway, they deserve a serious reprimand, and honestly, someone should really nail this guy with a punishment so heavy he never forgets the exact day, hour, minute, and second he thought this was a good idea...
Since this brand of primitivism seems to be baked into almost every corner of life here in America, I guess all we can do is sit back and helplessly watch scenes like this play out...
Heavy penalties are the only language these types actually understand, but... man, we are still such a long way from being able to enforce that, a really, really long way...Unfortunately!!!

Zachary Mendoza2 said:One doesn't need a traumatic upbringing or a history of monsters in the family to act this way in today's climate. It is enough that they simply believe it is a good idea. In that movie, everyone thinks kicking a cat is a great idea and finds it entertaining. Many terrible things have happened and continue to happen. We just choose not to think about them, and when we finally encounter them, we wonder how it was even possible. We lack answers, yet we persist in the belief that monsters are mere exceptions—something inhuman, caused by faulty genes or sadistic parents. We cling to the idea that people don't inherently possess such darkness.
Unfortunately, "human nature" is a meaningless concept. A person can become anything they choose—an angel or a monster—or shift their beliefs and behaviors whenever circumstances change. There is no foolproof way to predict or prevent monsters, because anyone can become one. All we can do is make it harder through proper upbringing and fostering self-awareness and empathy. But there is a downside: we remain shocked by monsters and have no clue how to handle them. We lose our insight, which robs us of the ability to understand, foresee, and prevent situations where the inner monster surfaces. When it happens, we usually just hear: "But he was such a quiet, polite young man; he's been my neighbor my whole life and never caused trouble. I have no idea what happened to him 🤷"

Zachary Mendoza2 said:One doesn't need a traumatic upbringing or a history of monsters in the family to act this way in today's climate. It is enough that they simply believe it is a good idea. In that movie, everyone thinks kicking a cat is a great idea and finds it entertaining. Many terrible things have happened and continue to happen. We just choose not to think about them, and when we finally encounter them, we wonder how it was even possible. We lack answers, yet we persist in the belief that monsters are mere exceptions—something inhuman, caused by faulty genes or sadistic parents. We cling to the idea that people don't inherently possess such darkness.
Unfortunately, "human nature" is a meaningless concept. A person can become anything they choose—an angel or a monster—or shift their beliefs and behaviors whenever circumstances change. There is no foolproof way to predict or prevent monsters, because anyone can become one. All we can do is make it harder through proper upbringing and fostering self-awareness and empathy. But there is a downside: we remain shocked by monsters and have no clue how to handle them. We lose our insight, which robs us of the ability to understand, foresee, and prevent situations where the inner monster surfaces. When it happens, we usually just hear: "But he was such a quiet, polite young man; he's been my neighbor my whole life and never caused trouble. I have no idea what happened to him 🤷"