Poll: Violence is never the answer
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They probably won't. They'll probably end up like Afghanistan where Islamic extremists will take over, followed by America intervening in a few decades.FlashHero said:
OT: I would only use violence if there is no other alternative. Just so you know, I've only ever used violence twice before to make my point.
Violence is a natural instinct, if something makes us feel at threat..for example "flight or fight" we either run (but, due to peer pressure and the way people are bought up, we feel like "cowards" if we run) or fight, during either the running or fighting, we would, for a short time be faster/stronger+more enduring, this proves.. that it is build into us to use violence at times, most animals use violence in some way.. and we are all animals.
green_dude said:
your inhuman
Violence is a part of all humans...so your the Idiot
And Most things can be solved by Violence
How did we got rid of the Hippies?...thats right with Violence
so your saying...i could be President?gamezombieghgh said:
Unless they say "No Fire Magic or Anyother Arcane Arts allowed"
See that's what weapons are for, I'm ok in a fight but even then against some 250 pound or more bruiser I'm way up shit's creek. Similar to a small woman being dragged off by a large man, put a knife, gun, tazer or even Mace (which I hesitate to recommend unless you can run like hell) or more improvised items like say... a trash can lid, and that small 100 pound woman is now capable of fending off her assailant. Yes you have to acquire the item and train with it, but in a self defense situation I'd think everyone thinks their necks are worth the time, effort and investment.metal mustache said:
"God created man, Samuel Colt made them equal"
Now on the other hand the non-violent way out of it, is avoiding the situation all together, using solid SA (situational awareness) and keeping a good eye on what's going on around you, you can avoid a bad situation before it happens. Making smart choices like not walking around "local rough area" after dark is probably a good plan as well.
It's striking a balance between the two options that gives you the most choices, because one day your back might be against a wall and then you might need violence to escape with your hide intact. Same token, getting in to a tussle every situation that comes up is an excellent way to shorten your life span drastically. Using the two methods together is what results in an effective strategy.
Edit: oh and I thought of a new response to OP's poll
Don't try to pick an answer till you know the question.
Violence is never the answer but sometimes its just easier to think it is. Its a hard thing to stand against human nature and society and truly be a pacifist.
Wow reading your comment while listening to Requiem by Mozart = epic philosophy.rokkolpo said:
OT: You will always eventually come across someone who is relentless, persistent, violent and unwavering when anyone talks to them. Some people can not be negotiated with therefore violence will be the answer. Sure there are alternatives to fighting but many times before a great big conflict all those alternatives have been tried and exhausted and then a violent outburst is on the doorstep.
EDIT 1: Violence is the correct answer to the correct question. Much like if you asked what is 1+2 the answer is 3, we all know that. Let's say while China was studying for the big literature test (I'm not game to say math test), America came along and stole China's girlfriend. Now violence is a possible answer, much like 4 is a possible answer to 3 x 3, it doesn't mean 4 is the best choice, it is just a possibility. So violence isn't the best answer to all situations but it is absolutely the best answer in some situations.
