Those vocal about the efficacy of non-violent tactics need to be more serious about embracing the confrontational history of said tactics
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Ghandi and King didn't preach non-violence by writing op-eds, they looked for situations where they could provoke violence against them
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The state-approved narrative of non-violence (which is indistinguishable from normal liberal action) removes this confrontational element
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In other words, if you think non-violence is an effective tactic, prove its efficacy by organizing yr own actions and taking real risks
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Otherwise,you will be indistinguishable from those who seek to legitimize the state's monopoly on force and discredit cultures of resistance
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As an advocate of nonviolence, I agree with you 100%
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