✉news WarTerrorism first seen 3 d ago, last 3 d ago, peak #18
Backing the weaker party in conflict, whatever the cause
Original: Opinion: The impulse to back the weaker party, no matter wha...
A new opinion column argues that people tend to support whichever side in a conflict appears weaker, regardless of the substance of the dispute or the actions of that side. The writer suggests this instinct can distort moral judgment in violent confrontations, leading observers to excuse or overlook wrongdoing simply because the party they back is at a disadvantage.
Why now: Ongoing armed conflicts are prompting debate about how people choose sides based on perceived power imbalance rather than conduct.
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Evidence
- Opinion: The impulse to back the weaker party, no matter wha... · The Johnstonian News
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