But we also know that humans are capable of incredible acts of kindness, forgiveness, patience and compassion.
My bosses at the Journal Star are an example of the latter sentiment. After all, I'm still employed.
Oh, I'm sure there will be numerous examples of fine sportsmanship in the stadium Saturday when 25th-ranked Nebraska and Colorado square off at Folsom Field for the first time since 2009. That may even be the prevailing vibe. But it's inevitable there will be some cases of drunken, disorderly and obnoxious behavior. It happens in stadiums all over the world. Sports fans will shout insults they would never dare say in their everyday lives.