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Southampton Press / Opinion / Letters / 2411744
Dec 8, 2025

Lack of Empathy

This unfortunate Afghani accused in the attack on National Guard members in Washington, D.C.: Did they check him for PTSD and brain damage from being near explosions? These are proving to be real issues that lead to impulsive and destructive behavior.

If we the invaders recognize this in ourselves, how much worse is it for people who are trying to directly defend themselves and their families … and to deal with the destruction of their country? The lack of empathy is incomprehensible.

We will now forbid entry to any from “third world” countries. Guess where the greatest possible economic and demographic growth for the next few decades will likely come from?

Violence begets violence. Hatred breeds hatred. We reap the whirlwind that George W. Bush began and blame it on the liberal left.

Amy Paradise

Hampton Bays