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Comment author: Emile 21 May 2012 07:26:08PM 11 points [-]

(I'm also not sure why lack of empathy would make you want to dissect squirrels, but that seems like a side issue)

Many people (like me) find it naturally interesting to dissect watches; empathy may refrain that instinct when it comes to living things (though I suspect a lot of neurotypical kids enjoy torturing bugs).

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