CannibalSmith - Post a comment

I was taught from a young age that it’s appropriate to be attached to circumstances. Moreover, I was taught which level of attachment was appropriate for each set of circumstances. I was conditioned to feel a certain way when certain events occurred.

For example:

• Death of a loved one = tragedy. Death of a stranger = news.
• Killing a dog = cruelty. Killing a pig = dinner.
• Americans killed = terrorism. Americans killing = heroism.