Science geeks, go see this LiveScience.com article about the "warrior gene." The article reports the results of studies which find a genetic basis for aggression and violence. The lead study finds boys with the gene are more likely to join gangs and to be violent members of those gangs.
A wise society provides socially acceptable outlets for the drives of most of its citizens. It takes advantage of the natural skills its gene pool produces. A student of human behavior understands that we are a violent species of primate. Our history is, among other things, a series of wars.
We now route smart kids into GATE (Gifted And Talented Education) programs, and musically talented children into youth symphony. We need to find these violent lads young and route them into combative athletics or military academies and later into programs like Rangers, Marine Recon and SEALs.
