MacArthur suggested that the United States attack China.
Answer:
Probably a mix of all these mechanisms:
1) awareness - you are not aware of the problem all the time (what eyes can't see)
2) empathy - info you get doesn't move you; you haven't lived through the problem, so you know it "intellectually" (but do not feel it).
3) knowing what to do to solve the problem - usually there are no "direct" actions you can take to solve the problem
4) thinking that you can make a difference - usually you don't believe you can change such a big problem (AAAND it seems to be a lot of work ... probably for nothing).
5) thinking there are "govs and organisations" better suited to solve such problems.
This happened during the Korean War on June 25, 1950
hope this helps
