Charles Haynes wrote, [on 3/6/2009 1:59 AM]: >>> I think it's been ascribed to Mahatma Gandhi, but I don't know who actually >>> said it :Civilization is when a jewel-bedecked, beautiful woman can walk >>> through the streets alone at night, without fear. Or words to that effect. > >> I would describe that outcome as the castration of humanity. > > I would describe any other outcome as barbaric, and I do not believe > that humans are inherently barbarians.
Humans are inherently driven by biochemistry, just like any other species. I found Cheeni's choice of words interesting, as there is a fairly large body of research that correlates testosterone levels and aggression levels [1]. Udhay [1] e.g, http://tr.im/h4o6 -- ((Udhay Shankar N)) ((udhay @ pobox.com)) ((www.digeratus.com))
