Have we learned anything new after almost 16 years?

[Eleanor]

Because it is interesting.
I've no personal involvement with anyone in this case at all, but interested to see how it eventually pans out.
Its of no consequence to me what good/bad things befall people along the way.

This is a bit sad.  And not at all like you as I perceive you to be.

[Brietta]

This is a bit sad.  And not at all like you as I perceive you to be.

I've found it all profoundly sad for quite a long time now.  We have learned that "empathy" is some sort of dirty word for some people.  When empathy is one of the most important things separating man from beast.

[Eleanor]

I've found it all profoundly sad for quite a long time now.  We have learned that "empathy" is some sort of dirty word for some people.  When empathy is one of the most important things separating man from beast.

It is certainly getting worse, possibly due to a Prime Suspect, whether he is guilty or innocent.

[Wonderfulspam]

It is certainly getting worse, possibly due to a Prime Suspect, whether he is guilty or innocent.

He's innocent.

[G-Unit]

I've found it all profoundly sad for quite a long time now.  We have learned that "empathy" is some sort of dirty word for some people.  When empathy is one of the most important things separating man from beast.

Are rats 'beasts' I wonder?

 In a famous 1958 experiment, hungry rats that were only fed if they pulled a lever to shock their littermates refused to do so, suggesting that the rodents have a sense of empathy and compassion for their fellows.
https://www.livescience.com/24800-animals-emotions-morality.html

[Eleanor]

Are rats 'beasts' I wonder?

 In a famous 1958 experiment, hungry rats that were only fed if they pulled a lever to shock their littermates refused to do so, suggesting that the rodents have a sense of empathy and compassion for their fellows.
https://www.livescience.com/24800-animals-emotions-morality.html

I can see the parallels to some animal featured on this Forum.  When will the rats leave the sinking ship I have to wonder?

[Vertigo Swirl]

Are rats 'beasts' I wonder?

 In a famous 1958 experiment, hungry rats that were only fed if they pulled a lever to shock their littermates refused to do so, suggesting that the rodents have a sense of empathy and compassion for their fellows.
https://www.livescience.com/24800-animals-emotions-morality.html

Shocking to realise that some human beings have less empathy than rats....thanks for sharing.

[Eleanor]

I would rather be an Elephant if no one minds.

[G-Unit]

I have learned that some people are arrogant enough to think that their belief in their own opinions excuses their own truly awful behaviour.

[Eleanor]

I have learned that some people are arrogant enough to think that their belief in their own opinions excuses their own truly awful behaviour.

Too Right.  Well Said.

PS.  Thanks for the apology.

[Wonderfulspam]

I empathise & care deeply about Christian Brueckner. Does that count?

[Eleanor]

I empathise & care deeply about Christian Brueckner. Does that count?

We all care about Brueckner.  Locked up 24/7 in isolation and in fear of his life, where he can't sexually abuse any more women or children.

[Vertigo Swirl]

I have learned that some people are arrogant enough to think that their belief in their own opinions excuses their own truly awful behaviour.

Truly awful behaviour?  Like Amaral's you mean?  Or who else are you talking about?

[Mr Gray]

I have learned that some people are arrogant enough to think that their belief in their own opinions excuses their own truly awful behaviour.

Have you learnt enough to understand that's just your opinion or are you so arrogant you think it's fact

[Eleanor]

Have you learnt enough to understand that's just your opinion or are you so arrogant you think it's fact

One has to laugh sometimes.