 Horror/Scary: February 08, 2017 Issue [#8119] |
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This week: Without a conscience Edited by: Arakun the twisted raccoon  
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Quote for the week: "Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience."
~George Washington
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Your conscience is your moral compass, the little voice in your head that warns you when you are about to do something wrong. Now, imagine a person who does not hear such a voice.
In the past, a person without a conscience was given labels such as "psychopath" or "sociopath," but medical professionals currently use the term "antisocial personality." The term "antisocial" can be misleading, because it sounds as if it refers to someone who doesn't like crowds or socializing. It is actually something different, and much darker.
Antisocial personalities are aware of the rules of society, but may feel that those rules do not apply to them. Such a person feels no empathy for others, and the only limit on their behavior is the fear of getting caught.
Cruelty to animals is often the first sign of antisocial personality disorder that may show up in childhood. When I was in grade school, a boy in my school killed a dog. When a little girl who was watching started to cry, he told her she was next. His family moved out of town shortly after that, and I often wonder how he ended up...
Some of the most infamous characters in history have been antisocial personalities, including serial killers such as Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer.
While some antisocial personalities may be loners, others are quite charismatic and friendly (at least on the surface). Because of their charm and desire for power, these individuals may seek out leadership positions.
Antisocial personalities are perfect horror villains. Well known fictional antisocial personalities include Hannibal Lecter and Sherlock Holmes' nemesis, Moriarty.
While antisocial personalities are often criminals, they are not all killers. They may commit other crimes such as sexual assault or theft.
Some antisocial personalities are so charismatic that they convince or coerce others to commit their crimes for them. Charles Manson may fit this category, although experts disagree on his diagnosis, since he often lied to people who attempted to analyze him. When the person who committed the crime is caught and goes to prison, the antisocial personality who drove them to the act may walk free.
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