History shows enough of this, but seeing it first hand would be infinitely frustrating.

As a soldier, I can tell you that focusing only on the negative will get you nowhere. It's the positives that you have to fight and push for or else you will see nothing worth redeeming.

Humans have only the time they're given. Decisions are made quickly. People look to get the most of the life they have, even if this means that others aren't allowed to. That is the unfortunate aspect of mortality.