What most people don't realize is that we're fighting themselves. I think "survival of the fittest" mentality solves many of the problems but more than that it gives rise to more problems which includes the lack of peace and love. And violence, it's a fucking disease which can't be cured by spreading. Compassion is what we need more.

I'm a little torn right now.. particularly because I've been "that" student, always..

Anyway, I think you're right. We should not underestimate the power of what happened in the past so as to correct what's going to happen now..you see reflexes (whether voluntary or involuntary) has saved us since the dawn of civilization.