I am generally non-violent, principled, and non-ideological. That said, I think I'm totally comfortable with Richard Spencer getting socked.
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Replying to @literalbanana
I'm trying to derive it. Humans are primal beings wrapped in a thin veneer of civilization, it's important to be reminded of that sometimes.
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Also, there's an element of non-seriousness to it; modern justice demands modern (ie non-violent) punishment, but some things outside reach
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Main problem w/ violence IMO is long-term damage, but if we fix that I might be more persuaded by "let's settle it outside"-style solns
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I think about this a lot re: how it's dangerous to specifically allow violence against hated victimspic.twitter.com/VSqoiPXN1T
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Replying to @literalbanana
like, allowing it and rooting for it is part of the harm, above and beyond the violence itself
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And actually, examining my intuitions, it feels okay to punch him but not ok to root for it? I dunno.
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