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When do you think violence is justified?
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this post was submitted on 11 Nov 2023
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There are situations where people have created a situation where you don't have total knowledge of the future, but acting in defense seems justified.
I think we can quibble over the specifics about what's reasonable, but you don't have to wait until you're bleeding out to defend yourself.
For me personally, the answer to the original question would be "only once no other non-violent means are available".
Does this resonate, or would you consider it different to your perspective? I see them as similar.
Personally, I'd prefer non-violent over violent means for myself. If other people are involved it would depend - I won't risk someone else's life if I can avoid it. I tell my niece that she's allowed to stab dudes that don't respond to "no".