The other way to look at the hedonism during these two wars was the immorality that was inherent in invading a foreign society and doing massive physical, spiritual, and emotional damage to both sides. Anyone participating, either by choice or by conscription, feels the deep emotional pain at some level and I think that the hedonism is …
The other way to look at the hedonism during these two wars was the immorality that was inherent in invading a foreign society and doing massive physical, spiritual, and emotional damage to both sides. Anyone participating, either by choice or by conscription, feels the deep emotional pain at some level and I think that the hedonism is an addictive way to dull the pain so one can continue pretending it's all OK. You can't break down, you can't cry, you can't feel for the child you may have killed in self-defense, so you bury your feelings in addiction.
The other way to look at the hedonism during these two wars was the immorality that was inherent in invading a foreign society and doing massive physical, spiritual, and emotional damage to both sides. Anyone participating, either by choice or by conscription, feels the deep emotional pain at some level and I think that the hedonism is an addictive way to dull the pain so one can continue pretending it's all OK. You can't break down, you can't cry, you can't feel for the child you may have killed in self-defense, so you bury your feelings in addiction.
And that addiction never ends after you come home!