Our character and our environment influence our human nature. So while some are prosocial, others have selfish traits. Rules, social conventions, and fear of punishment are the reasons we behave.
History shows that we are naturally inclined to justice. We might be powerless to prevent justice, but we must never fail to protest.
It’s our duty as a society is to provide justice. Those who were unaffected should also be outraged as those who were.
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