Hmm. Well, I am not sure how that works for some of my/our opponents. I am, of course, totally in favor of empathy. Of course. But, let's just say that somehow, some way, I got a meeting with a safe, impartial arbitrator and the detectives who tortured me. Me showing real empathy for them, which I do have, would I think likely result in them responding with something along the lines of: "F*** of and die, you piece of sh**." Or concepts to that effect. They view themselves as victim-saviors and their inner rage knows no limit. So, my expression of empathy is exceedingly unlikely to matter to them. They just want to kick *** and kill people and then tell the world that they are fantastic, savior-victims, suffering mightily for The Cause.

So, I am just not sure how that would work. It is difficult for empathy to reach those who are incapable of experienceing it. To me, the only thing likely to move such persons off such deeply held positions is force. People don't seem to know or remember this, but the United States killed more people on a single day of conventional firebombing of Tokyo than on either atomic bombing runs. And yet, even after Nagasaki, Hirohito still refused to surrender--for days!!! He was a complete psycho and normal, rational human brain processes that apply to the rest of us did not mean anything to this complete nutjob. I believe some of those responsible for human rights violations against metnally ill persons are of the same general moral and neurological makeup.So, for these people, I just do not see love and empathy as having any meaning. For them, this is weakness. They understand power and force. That is their language.

But maybe I am missing something. I am sure I am..