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> paradox of tolerance Unnecessary use of the 'paradox' label. If a criminal shoots a cop, that is violence. If a cop shoots the criminal back, is that the '
by cmonnow 6y ago
> paradox of tolerance
Unnecessary use of the 'paradox' label.
If a criminal shoots a cop, that is violence.
If a cop shoots the criminal back, is that the 'paradox of violence' ?
If a surgeon cuts open a patient with a knife, to treat a tumor, is that the 'paradox of violence' ?
Violence used to curb violence is peace. Peace used to ignore violence is violence.
There is nothing 'paradoxical' about not tolerating the intolerant. That is basic justice.
- Ghjklov 6y agoYou had me until here: >Violence used to curb violence is peace. Peace used to ignore violence is violence. So an eye for an eye, eh? And if I use my eye to look away, I also deserve to lose it? I think you are a dangerous fellow. I'd sooner allow someone to say some mean things on the internet than let someone like you ever get into a position of power.
- cmonnow 6y ago> So an eye for an eye, eh? So if a criminal is shooting at you (violence), the police should not shoot the criminal (also violence)?
- controversy 6y agoA better question is if a criminal shoots at you, can you fire back? Essential how much grown must you give in either scenarios so that you remain principled?