Sheepdog Tip of the Day, During Combat tip 180
When you have cause to identify with your victim (that is, you see him participate in some act that emphasizes his humanity, such as urinating, eating, or smoking) it is much harder to kill him, and there is much less satisfaction associated with the kill, even if the victim represents a direct threat to you and your comrades at the time you kill him.
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, On Killing
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Additional Resources
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