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People are really good at convincing themselves that their side in the war is the morally good side. “Defending one’s country” or one’s people. Just look at Russia and Ukraine or Hamas and Israel. This effect needs to be taken seriously when thinking through some planned violence. The “bad guys” are usually thinking the same thing you are.
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