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SCantiGOP

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4. I believe violence is justified in some cases
Sat Jan 1, 2022, 10:08 PM
Jan 2022

If an openly fascist party gained power, suspended the Constitution and began locking up “radicals” like Democratic Congressional members and liberal media people, I think any Democrat would say violence was justified and even necessary.

I remember dorm discussions during the height of the anti-war activity in the early 70s, and most of us thought that actions against Selective Service offices and even some defense contractors could be justified, but very few said general violence to change the government was morally acceptable as long as two conditions existed: 1, you had the right to change the government at the ballot box and, 2, you had the right to leave the country if you chose to.

I do realize Yes votes in this poll are in no way giving an answer with that nuance or reasoning.

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