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When do you think violence is justified? (kbin.social)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Self defense? Only on the battlefield? Only to achieve a ‘noble’ end?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Striking someone that could cause lots of violence to others otherwise...
Of course violence would be the last resort in this case as well, in my opinion, but it would be the lesser evil.

Some people use violence to fuel their morbid curiosity.
Can it help an individual who delves into such topic through discussions and material?