Why can't we all just get along?

[°Leprechaun]

If people are basically good, you'd think we could.
But people don't, so how do you reconcile that with the theory that people are basically good.

[°Leprechaun]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd5dDc2xE3U

[136or142]

Scarcity.

[136or142]

Of course there is more to it than that.  Two basically good people can fundamentally disagree with each other and this leads to conflict when a compromise position isn't available.

[136or142]

Also, because even basically good people have emotions that can lead them to do stupid things.

[°Leprechaun]

Also, because even basically good people have emotions that can lead them to do stupid things.

Emotions: yes that's what it always comes down to.

[TJ in Oregon]

People have different philosophical and religious beliefs that lead to real disagreement about the what directions should be taken in the world.

[136or142]

Also, because even basically good people have emotions that can lead them to do stupid things.

Emotions: yes that's what it always comes down to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csDiLS86Pr8

[dead0man]

If people are basically good, you'd think we could.
But people don't, so how do you reconcile that with the theory that people are basically good.

my "good" is different from your "good" and both are different from Adam's "good".  And mine is really really important and you're an asshole for not understanding, I'm going to hit you with a bike chain now.

[°Leprechaun]

I don't know whether to lock this thread or delete it entirely.