First of all, this is binary thinking. There are infinite gradations between turning the other cheek completely (as curiously, most of the world's religions sug

First of all, this is binary thinking. There are infinite gradations between turning the other cheek completely (as curiously, most of the world's religions suggest we confront our enemies), and the kind of violence you and the OP seem to be advocating, which include using the same unconscionable tactics used by the oppressor. And you are simply wrong about nonviolent revolutions in the face of dictatorship not working. There is a long list of successes - there would no doubt be more if nonviolence as a response to violence were simply tried more often. Certainly violence as a response to violence has had more than its share of horrors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonviolent_revolution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonviolent_revolution