greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 10
th, 2015 at 11:42pm:
I'd try the people who did the killing.
I've never seen a religion, book, or party kill anyone - have you? ...
Quite right!
I've never seen a firearm, bomb or edged weapon kill anyone either.
The again, I've never seen a firearm, bomb or edged weapon preach or promote killing, have you?
Maybe religions, books and political affiliations have a lot to answer for, just as much as the weaponry involved.
Or perhaps it's just people that the problem.
Homo Sapiens has proven to be the most efficient killer on the planet.
Don't you think it ironic that a lot of this species' supposed intelligence is directed towards the justification of global genocide?
It matters not what label you wish to apply or what methods you wish to employ, the instinct remains. It's merely the methodology that changes.
Whenever humans compete, there will be a loser and a winner. When we extrapolate these conflicts to global scales, therein lies the capacity for atrocity.
And, as you say, the intent and responsibility lies with the user - not the weapons.
Back to square one, greggery.
Who gave the ape the stick? And why is it the stick's fault?