[alexander_busek]

According to Roland Maiuro, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Washington, we tend to look at car accidents because “The accident provides a close encounter without yourself being directly involved being put at risk.” Why are we so captivated by car crashes? - Jalopnik

Sorry, but I don't quite understand how that addresses my (albeit mild) complaint about people who "have no dog in the fight" nonetheless chiming in and boastfully and unnecessarily announcing that they "have no dog in the fight."

To me, this reflects a self-centered, smug, preening "I'm alright, Jack" attitude. It's unhelpful to the person with the problem, and it contributes nothing to the discussion.

Regards,

[hecticskeptic]

To me, this reflects a self-centered, smug, preening “I’m alright, Jack” attitude.
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When I hear people say that, I’m reminded of the famous words of a certain Lutheran pastor in Germany named Martin Niemöller. He is best known as the author of “First they came for the socialists...”