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DetroitLegalBeagle

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12. A lot of Americans are already desensitized to it

Reply to Volaris (Original post)

Fri Sep 12, 2025, 11:41 AM

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Particularly younger Americans, who grew up with graphic videos from the war on terror and other heinous stuff that is freely available online. Graphic movies and violent video games are praised for their realism. Or look at first responders, their first days are rough, then they get used to it. Hell, first suicide bombing aftermath i saw in Iraq made me puke on the spot. By the time I rotated home, meh, nothing phased me. The shock would be short lived and then most would move on.

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We need to SEE IT. [View all] Volaris Friday OP

I've fucking seen enough violence and destruction to last a lifetime. The more I see, the less I want to fucking see it. SoFlaBro Friday #1

And we need 70% of the elected legislature to agree with you. Volaris Friday #4

I'm so tired of this MAGA fucking shit. SoFlaBro Friday #15

Yup SuzyandPuffpuff Friday #2

Go ahead and post it! It's all over the web, and not hard to find. You can even print out photos of the scenes from WhiskeyGrinder Friday #3

I'm not sure that would work... Look at how popular violent & slasher movies are... hlthe2b Friday #5

Thats feels like a legit counterargument. Volaris Friday #7

Never mind--I misread your post... LOL (Time to see the eye doctor) hlthe2b Friday #11

No we don't. The body count is graphic enough. The pictures are like porn to the RW, deny them their jollies. marble falls Friday #6

The body count didnt mean shit to them until one of their own got clipped, Volaris Friday #9

I have always said the same thing. Irish_Dem Friday #8

Disagree. I'm not against seeing it but it won't change many minds JI7 Friday #10

A lot of Americans are already desensitized to it DetroitLegalBeagle Friday #12

I don't know. It's complicated. I saw the video and it's horrific absolutely. themaguffin Friday #13

I have seen enough pictures of dead children in Gaza Emile Friday #14