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So -- and I take it this is TheOtherDave's point -- why would you expect the aliens to be any less understanding about how long it took humanity to decide to think of not using domestic violence routinely?
You take it correctly.
I would not feel embarrased in reference to any expectations of alien history, but in reference to the facts about my species I would have liked to brag about.