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Fear vs Inspiration to Stop Crime

  What’s the first thing you imagine when you think of Batman? A tall, dark, imposing figure, perhaps? That’s what is meant to appear in your head, at least. It’s the main idea behind Batman. Fear. It’s how he fights crime; how he will eventually end it. And it definitely has its upsides.   Using intimidation as a way for justice may be frowned upon, but it gets the job done. Intimidation as a technique is so effective (for Batman), that supervillains stopped committing their crime just from a look from Batman. Just a look. You can’t tell me that that isn’t crazy efficient. And let’s face it, if Batman breaks 5 of your bones while you were attempting a bank robbery, you wouldn’t want to do that again, would you? Now forget fear and picture this: Batman, not just a caped crusader but a beacon of inspiration. A symbol that transcends fear and instills hope in the hearts of Gotham's citizens. It's not about a menacing look; it's about being a source of positive change. In a c...

Should Superheroes be Under Government Supervision?

  Okay, imagine you're in a world of superheroes, swinging between buildings and trying to do what's right. Now, there's this talk about whether these heroes should be working for the government. Here's my take on it, considering what some heroes might say. Look, heroes have their own moral compass, and tying them to government agendas might mess that up. If they're on the government payroll, they could end up doing things that serve politics instead of what's genuinely right. We want heroes making decisions based on what's best for everyone, not just what some suits want. Plus, heroes often find themselves in messy situations where they gotta bend the rules to save the day. If they're tied to government paperwork, it could slow them down. Sometimes you gotta act fast, and bureaucracy doesn't do fast very well.   Imagine, Thanos is invading the world, and the Hulk first has to attend a council meeting to decide whether the Avengers should fight Thano...