Are Humans Simultaneously the Cruelest and Kindest Animals on the Planet?

Question by eh… f*ck it.: Are humans simultaneously the cruelest and kindest animals on the planet?
We’re the only species that tortures, murders, commits cannibalism, human sacrifice, drug addiction, war, genocide etc.

But we’re also the only species that has charity services, humanitarian missions, free rehab and therapy for depressed humans, police to (supposedly) protect each other etc.

So are we good or are we bad?

Best answer:

Answer by Voice in the Wilderness
We are not animals and its obvious.

Answer by cryptic_non_sequitur
as sentient animals, we are a mixed bag of savagery and altruism …

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