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Originally Posted by Charlatan
Violence just begets more violence... it is a truism for a reason.
Sure it is a fast solution. It makes someone stop or go depending on your desired result. But fast soloutions are rarely (read: never) long term.
Ustwo: you choice to beat on someone if he insults you wife is a prime example of what Asimov is talking about... who gives a fuck what someone says? Did it really hurt you (or your wife) so much that you must stoop lower than idiot who only hurled words? Sticks and stones my man...
It takes a stronger man to walk away and ignore the bullshit.
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A coward dies a thousand deaths, a hero dies but once.
I've done my share of walking away when called for, but I am a teacher. I enjoy teaching people in my practice about what I do and do for them. Likewise some people need a lesson in life, and if called for I see no problem teaching them there as well. Not teaching them this lesson only weakens civilized society as it encourages unacceptable behavior.
Perhaps if the common wisdom of 'just walking away' was followed less, there would be less people out there requiring the use of said wisdom.
I could turn the other cheek of course, but I am not a Christian.
Finally try not to invoke the wisdom of Asimov as what he said, in my opinion, had nothing to do with what you are talking about.