As a gentleman with a degree in Philosophy, you probably are familiar with the concept that... what separates men from the animals is the ability to reason and resist urges... no matter how strong they may be.In an absolute sense youre probably correct but it would be nice to see a dozen p/u's of heavily armed men circle these commie cocksuckers and off them to the last one. Leave some cards that say "Minneapolis is next."
The idea you float is one that few Americans would not entertain in their lizard brains. Me included.
But the difference between 'us' and 'them' is rational thought... a strategic vision. And an ability not to give into feelings vs. reason.
The time for the lizard brain and its survival/hunt to kill instinct is always going to be there. And strong. It's a siren song. To be truly peaceful, one must be truly dangerous to begin with.
But the thing that has separated man from the animals is not toolmaking or opposed thumbs or binocular vision. It is strategic thinking.
Now is the time for strategic thinking. And when called upon, the strategic thinker also has the lizard brain to fall back on. And can do so very effectively. And will do so very effectively.
If it is ever time. Which it doesn't appear to be when the "I feel...I identify... I am a pronoun" type is so brilliantly shooting their offshoot of the human species in the foot. Literally and metaphorically.
The Age of Enlightenment spawned our republic. Enlightenment Thinking and restraint will save it. You, above all others, should grasp that. Because, mentally, you are trained for it. As much as we want to unleash like your wolves... we are better than that. N'est pas? To Quote Diderot, Condrocet et Rousseau?
Cheers,
Sirhr