[The look on his face is darker than it's possibly ever been. Something about this subject hits him personally.]

I apologize. Sometimes my cynicism gets the better of me---pragmatism is useful in certain circumstances, yes, but I agree on the subject of violence. This spectacular talent to hurt each other, and to exploit others to do so...it makes me sick.

[But the question about what to do about it? That's what he's still grappling with.]