Pacifism

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RE: Pacifism

(05-28-2012 04:23 AM)Kirby Wrote: Violent revolution is mostly pointless. Any type of fundamental change in the structure of society must be done by changing opinions. Unless the violence is preceded by this change, the only difference will be the names of the people in charge.

In essence what I mean is that if a cop has unjustly entered your house you may have the right to shoot him but that doesn't mean it's a smart thing to do.

I agree its mostly pointless though violence tends to solve problems faster and is overall more satisfying.
Yeah violent revolution is pointless as the militias will take over and then force their bullshit on everybody else and its right back to square one though the revolution is more about appeasing every bodies anger and gaining satisfaction.