>This is the fundamental error of suicidal empathy. That tolerance of the deranged and dangerous few can be kept a separate discussion from the freedom and safety of the many. These are oppositional forces. The more antisocial behavior you excuse, the further families will retract into their protective shell. And suddenly there are no longer children around in the public city space or any appetite for public transit.

Is David becoming more Chinese? This is the exact mentality of Chinese society. Probably Japanese as well.

I've always said that Republicans should love the Chinese government. It's what they're aiming for.