Originally Posted by Ardy
There is an abundance of scientific research that demonstrates that abominable behaviour is within the normal range of ordinary people. Leadership is the critical factor.

I would say birth-to-death social conditioning to defer to and obey authority figures is the critical factor, with "leadership" being the pivotal factor. And in saying that, I do not forget the venality of most "leadership".;-)
Yours,
Issodhos

"When all has been said that can be said, and all has been done that can be done, there will be poetry";-) -- Issodhos