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[–] PhunkyPlatypus 4 points (+4|-0)

Not to detract from the effects, but I know that snipers/pilots are affected differently than a soldier used to close quarters combat. With such a distance you can't see the graphic detail. Your'e more removed from the situation than say a tunnel rat in Nam or anyone tasked with clearing a trench in WW1.

That makes sense. Almost comparable to military drone operators. To them its almost like a video game. Much different than putting a hole into somebody's face from 30m then rushing up and stabbing them.

Damn we are some brutal monkeys, aren't we?

[–] PhunkyPlatypus 3 points (+3|-0)

War never changes. Regardless if it's sticks and stones or military drones.

I think that's what's truly terrifying about Nuclear weapons. Personally murdering 250,000 people by hand versus pressing a button. There's no immediate impact of your actions in the latter. They're just numbers and statistics compared to individual faces and grotesque horrors.