> I think most people would agree that it's not worth violently injuring an individual to prevent a broken window or a stolen pair of shoes A random "individua

> I think most people would agree that it's not worth violently injuring an individual to prevent a broken window or a stolen pair of shoes A random "individual"? No. The very individual breaking those windows, or stealing those shoes? I'm not sure as many would agree. A car, or property - possible your property; I think many would demand violent injury as just retribution.