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Yes. In many cases individuals are allowed to invoke the power of the state. By calling that power "violence" are you arguing that the state should not be able
by chasing 11y ago
Yes. In many cases individuals are allowed to invoke the power of the state. By calling that power "violence" are you arguing that the state should not be able to take action to protect people?
- geomark 11y agoNot arguing for or against anything. Armed men taking property and prisoners is violence regardless if it is sanctioned by the state or not. Civilized society wants that sort of violence if it is applied to violent crime. The same society might debate if that sort of violence is appropriate for other activities.