The line of thinking could be different from > "the consequences of violence-as-a-tool are so unthinkable that I choose to stop thinking." And instead be some

The line of thinking could be different from > "the consequences of violence-as-a-tool are so unthinkable that I choose to stop thinking." And instead be something along the lines of. Admitting exceptions where we allow violence-as-a-tool is more harmful than the harm prevented by violence here. Simply because the consequences of an exception set a precedent that lasts for a long time. This does involve condemning people to their fate. Alternatively, you can take the position that sometimes people really should take an action they should simultaneously be condemned for.