Swashed and Buckled

Pirates are not unique in their use of violence. They are often are viewed as the villain in the story, but the truth is everyone is the villain. The wealthy, the noble, the holy, the politicians were all using violence, torture, brutality to force their will. They were all humans who hurt other humans. Sometimes joining as one force in a hateful, homicidal cause. The human race has a savage history. From the crusades and Spanish Inquisition to Colonialism, Privateering, tribal wars and sexual abuse by the afore mentioned groups, our species has demonstrated ruthlessness across class, race, religion, and age. Until recent history people have not been going to therapy nor restraining their impulses and communicating their feelings. Studies show those raised in violent environments or who are abused perpetuate a standard of violence. While this is true in childhood abuse cases it is also relevant if a whole society is living in danger and experiencing trauma as a component