hacking away at bodies

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Does "hacking away at bodies" mean "using an axe to cut people at random"?

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@oristarA,

Yes, although it includes any weapons usable for hacking e.g. machetes.

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@InfraBlue,

Thank you

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@oristarA,

“Only a few prefer liberty; the majority seek nothing more than fair masters.”
~ Gaius Sallustius Crispus, anglicized as Sallust

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@Jewels Vern,

Jewels Vern wrote:

“Only a few prefer liberty; the majority seek nothing more than fair masters.”
~ Gaius Sallustius Crispus, anglicized as Sallust

Isn't his idea too old to be used? Sweet American democracy has flourished millions of people around the world.

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