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Charlatan · 05-15-2004, 05:09 AM

As for the need for violence... yes, there have been times in history where violence is "necessary" but didn't really solve the larger problem.

Sure Hitler (Saddam, Pol Pot , insert any so-called evil dictator's name here) was stopped. But did we stop racism, genocide and the like? No. We still have all of those things.

Perhaps violence is a part of what it means to be human. I'm not convinced. I think we should strive to solve our differences in non-violent ways. Only through striving to overcome violence will be be rid of it...

The problem is that as long as there are barbarians who believe that an eye for an eye is the *only* way to solve differences there will always be violence. The problem for most people who jump to violence is that it is usually a faster "solution" than other methods. People love instant gratification. Real solutions take longer.

You kick my ass, I kick yours... someone sees that we no longer fight and now believes that that violent act is the way to solve the problem. But in truth we no long fight not becasue you have respect for me. You don't respect me for kicking your ass right back... you *fear* that I will do it again. That is not respect for me it is a respect of fear.

Do I resort to violence? Damn straight. I have a very nasty temper. People have pissed me off enough that I'd love to smash their arrogant, pissant face in... I know, however, that there is nothing to gain from smashing their face except bruised and bloody knuckles. So instead I type this knowing that in truth I am bashing my head against the wall...

Were Sixate to break into my house, yes I would take steps to stop him... again, I wouldn't be happy about it but I would take the necessary steps to defend my family and myself and I would enjoy seeing him go to jail for home invasion and assault.

05-15-2004, 05:09 AM	#62 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	As for the need for violence... yes, there have been times in history where violence is "necessary" but didn't really solve the larger problem. Sure Hitler (Saddam, Pol Pot , insert any so-called evil dictator's name here) was stopped. But did we stop racism, genocide and the like? No. We still have all of those things. Perhaps violence is a part of what it means to be human. I'm not convinced. I think we should strive to solve our differences in non-violent ways. Only through striving to overcome violence will be be rid of it... The problem is that as long as there are barbarians who believe that an eye for an eye is the only way to solve differences there will always be violence. The problem for most people who jump to violence is that it is usually a faster "solution" than other methods. People love instant gratification. Real solutions take longer. You kick my ass, I kick yours... someone sees that we no longer fight and now believes that that violent act is the way to solve the problem. But in truth we no long fight not becasue you have respect for me. You don't respect me for kicking your ass right back... you fear that I will do it again. That is not respect for me it is a respect of fear. Do I resort to violence? Damn straight. I have a very nasty temper. People have pissed me off enough that I'd love to smash their arrogant, pissant face in... I know, however, that there is nothing to gain from smashing their face except bruised and bloody knuckles. So instead I type this knowing that in truth I am bashing my head against the wall... Were Sixate to break into my house, yes I would take steps to stop him... again, I wouldn't be happy about it but I would take the necessary steps to defend my family and myself and I would enjoy seeing him go to jail for home invasion and assault. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke Last edited by Charlatan; 05-15-2004 at 05:41 AM..