First, I hate it when people cut in line. Hate it, hate it, hate it. It's the height of being arrogant and incosiderate. But I'll start a separate thread to discuss that.
Second, firmly telling someone that what they're doing is wrong is good. Standing in such a position as to make it difficult for others to cut is an acceptable use of passive force.
Violence should be for defense only, never just to let out your frustation.
But violence, IMO, should never be used except in self defense. I don't think cutting in line comes anywhere close to being justification for hitting someone. If there is no risk of physical harm to yourself or the loss of your property (or that of another), you shouldn't put your hands on someone else. As much as it pisses me off to have someone cut, it's really a small thing, not worth the risk of getting hurt or arrested for assault.
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