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In reply to the discussion: So apparently we need to take classes on empathy now [View all]loli phabay
(5,580 posts)28. i saw that bullshit too.  wtf ive no idea what world some people live in
        I just spent a harrowing day yesterday and every single guy on scene showed plenty of empathy and compassion. I honestly thinknthat some people just dont realise that we are all individuals and not monolithic. Then you get some people who feel they must show themselves to be the only one aware of their problems as a man as if it marks them out as someone special and attuned tonthe universe.
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