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If you refuse to recognize my existence as an equal human being deserving civil rights, you give up your right to be treated in a civil manner by me. Violence h
by pm90 9y ago
If you refuse to recognize my existence as an equal human being deserving civil rights, you give up your right to be treated in a civil manner by me. Violence has absolutely no place in arguments between people, but if one party's only intention is to wipe out the other simply for being different, it means the second party is driven to use all options, including violence.
- ptaipale 9y agoOne may give up right to be treated in a civil manner by you. That part's fine. You don't need to be civil towards people who are repugnant. But it still does not give you justification for violence or threats. No, you are not "driven" to violence. If you are violent, violence is your decision for which you are responsible. (We are not talking about self defense situation, we're talking about going to someone else's non-violent demonstration to stop it by force).