Yeah, they sure seem happy even as they leave themselves wide open to attack and the possible slaughter of their own.

[His words are bitter. He doesn't understand how the Palai can just sit by and watch their own be killed. His home world of Destiny Island is pacifistic as well, but they don't have a group swooping down and killing villagers every month. These people aren't in a situation where they can neglect the need for basic survival skills. Including fighting.]