It’s simply that our collective memory fades over a few generations, becomes a ramble of dry facts of little consequence that most people don’t know or care about. Israel had built itself as a veritable temple of memory culture, and even that hasn’t lasted all that long.
How this trait mixes with 20th and 21st century technology and its weapons? It seems quite dark to me. We’ve dodged a few bullets but I’m not at all convinced we’ll stop firing or keep successfully dodging.
It is so frustrating though. It's like watching a train wreck in slow motion and there isn't a thing you can do about it.
I feel you. Just like last time eventually many decent people will resist in various ways despite having little hope, because that’s what you do. I hope we don’t get there, I like my life.
It's like the whole world is holding its breath.