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Chad Sloman · 03-31-2004, 09:13 AM

I don't understand. Why do we have to kill our attacker? Why do we have to use more force than is warranted? If we have the tools to bring peaceful resolution from conflict, then why don't we use them?

03-31-2004, 09:13 AM	#27
Chad Sloman Dojo: Aikido of West Florida, Pensacola, FL Location: Pensacola, FL Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 89 Offline	I don't understand. Why do we have to kill our attacker? Why do we have to use more force than is warranted? If we have the tools to bring peaceful resolution from conflict, then why don't we use them?
	A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death. By doing this, you will awaken from your dreams.