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I wouldn't equate defending oneself with doing violence to others. Building strong walls harms no one. Even if a sufficiently determined adversary pushes you to
by jjk166 2y ago
I wouldn't equate defending oneself with doing violence to others. Building strong walls harms no one. Even if a sufficiently determined adversary pushes you to the point where the only effective remaining means of defense is to fight back, the ability to resist such oppressors is very much a positive trait in any person. If the only thing preventing you from doing violence is a lack of strength, that's a whole other issue.
- rocqua 2y agoThe way current masculine norms (as I experience them) expects me to be able to defend myself, is by projecting a capacity for retalitory violence. I have nothing against this at the level of international relations. I will fight if article 5 is invoked. And on this level, building walls also makes sense. My issue lies at the personal level. Men on average are too violent at this level, and the masculine ideals are to blame for that.