Questions

People are attracted to things they don't understand. It's a given fact, and seen many times equally in media, education, as well as in everyday lives. Sometimes though, people never realize some things are better left alone.

Have you ever been to an assembly where a veteran of war or a current officer still employed discusses their experience? And when the time of open question comes around, kids tend to ask the most harshest of questions?

Have you held a weapon?

Have you shot someone?

Have you bombed a place?

Have you killed someone?

But what I found most interesting was a question a kid whose face I couldn't see among the sea of faces.

Have you ever been scared before?

The question struck me as odd, since while humans can be compassionate. Put them in front another to ask whatever question pleases them and especially if the person in question has a violent career, you have a blood thirsty mob ready to judge instantly.

However, perhaps it isn't always the case. There are some who understand the sensitivity of the topic and react accordingly. But then again, maybe those kids who ask the blunt questions were being respectful too since a soldier or warrior would respect honesty and bluntness. How would I know after all? 

Regardless, the question, what is your greatest fear is an interesting one. Maybe I'll expand on the idea the next time I post ;) Caio~

~Sora