Civilization is always a work in progress. I guess the more advanced we become spiritually and emotionally the thicker the veneer will become. Yet, always at the base is our animal nature clawing it's way through to the surface. Perhaps a part of civilization should be tending to the animal side of ourselves to keep it under control. A hug and a pet here and there. Perhaps throwing the beast a bit of raw meat too. Then...off to the Opera!