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Originally Posted by tspikes51
Lack of violent force is part of why the crime rate (and the bullshit rate) is so high in America. Rioters and criminals aren't hesitant at all to use violent force, but when a cop hits back, we scream police brutality. Basically, when somebody attacks you, there are two possible outcomes: you respond with violent force, or you get your ass kicked. You can't sit there and hope that the attacker calms down because they won't until you're incapacitated or you can hold them back.
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Few have argued against self-defence here. Generally speaking we would all defend ourselves.
There are just some of here that would draw the line differently. Some would be so hurt by words that they would feel the need to commit violence to stop the words. Others take a more rational view and see words for what they are, rude bluster and move on accordingly.
The real issue is when is it OK to instigate violence... the answer is that it is never OK to instigate violence. Sure it will happen, but it is rarely (if ever) justified.