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Benjamin Edelen wrote:
When you resort to violence, regardless of your rationale, you are no longer the hero of the story. Period.
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My view is less cut and dry. My wife and I just returned from a "Bringing Baby Home" class where we're learning about how to care for our baby and she asked me just a few minutes ago what I would do if we were attacked. I would resort to violence to stop violence against her or my baby...and by violence I mean
if I had to (the beauty of the hypothetical) I would be willing maim someone who was attempting to harm my pregnant wife...and it would be frighteningly easy. I would have no remorse for my actions unless I went beyond the necessity of protecting my family.
...This from a guy who feels guilty whenever he kills a mosquito, let alone hurts someone.
Take care.