Since the recent tragedy in Arizona, I have heard more politicians and other public figures than I can think of make statements about how they condemn the use of violence. For example, Franklin Graham recently said of Sarah Palin, "Whether you agree with her politics or not, it is outrageous to suggest that her political opinions encourage violence toward anyone." Likewise, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi stated that we should not use violence to achieve our political ends.
But wait a minute -- isn't war violence? I am not suggesting that we as a nation never have cause to go to war. But, I do think that we go to war far, far too readily (despite the fact that Congress rarely actually declares it).
What do readers think? Is there a large difference between the violence politicians condemn and the wars they support, or are our politicians simply condemning violence in spheres where they are pressured to by society, and supporting it when it helps to get the votes they need or further their ideology around the globe?
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Yes.
Since government is an institution built on violence, to want to endorse its use in any sphere is to endorse violence. For those who think that the government is not built on violence, disobey their assinine rules and see what happens.
It usually goes something like this: They write you a ticket, they send a letter, they send another letter, they send a police officer, he will shoot you if you resist.
Until we accept that every person, whether they are in a suit, wearing a badge or under orders is morally culapable for the actions they take. That there is no difference between a police officer arresting a person for selling cannabis and a mafia thug attacking a person for not paying "protection money" we will always be at the prey of people like Nancy Pelosi and George Bush.
War is just a symptom of the greater evil which is inconsistent moral philosophy which manifests in the state.
Right on! The state is the anti-thesis to the NAP.
Here is a great video that simply explains the states use of violence and aggression to acheive its ends for the "public good".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGMQZEIXBMs
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If there is a doubt then they need to work on it.
Hope all goes on smoothly from now.