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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What good is a revolution where the cost is human life with no guarantee of victory?

What good is pacifity where the cost is human life with no guarantee of a better life?

My only argument is, if you is you want to win, you have win on all fronts.

Sure. That doesn't preclude a certain degree of self-defense. A union that can be busted up by mob violence or a peace march that's mowed down by the police isn't worth much, except as a reminder of how fragile human life is.

it is wasteful for me to discuss with you if you cannot see any value in the vote

A vote is valuable in an institution that respects its value. Elections with only one candidate don't mean anything.

it is wasteful for me to discuss with you if you cannot see any value in the vote