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Gandhi implored the british to not defend their country, their homes, their families, or themselves. It's a stance against self-defense, something that is almo
by Crito 13y ago
Gandhi implored the british to not defend their country, their homes, their families, or themselves. It's a stance against self-defense, something that is almost universally considered an acceptable time for violence.
- maaku 13y agoTo pick a nit, that is a strange meaning of the word "universal".
- precisioncoder 13y agoTibetan monks have attempted the same and due to differing circumstances they have lost. It's interesting how similar techniques offer varying success rates based on all the other factors at play.