Re: power and war


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In a message dated 4/1/03 11:37:12 AM Eastern Standard Time,
millerpa@xxxxxxxxxx writes:


> I wonder if one has always had to demonize one's opponent in the
> line/trench opposite in order to kill him?

The demon is the FORCE TO WHICH ONE FEELS OBLIGATED TO SUBMIT, the
ENTITY OR IDEOLOGY IN THE NAME OF WHICH KILLING IS UNDERTAKEN.

Indeed, soldiers to not usually hate those that they are asked to kill.

R. K.
Richard Koenigsberg, Ph. D.
Director, Library of Social Science

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<BR>R. K.
<BR>Richard Koenigsberg, Ph. D.
<BR>Director, Library of Social Science</FONT></HTML>

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