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More importantly, IMHO, Schindler also made a wide-eyed conscious choice to put his life in danger to help strangers.

Lots of heroes are assholes. Real life isn't a Disney movie or a war propaganda reel. I hope we're capable of appreciating their bravery (and at least statistical self-sacrifice) without blindly praising their every deed.




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