I think the key point to remember here is that your enemy intends to attack you and will do so regardless of your actions. I see no moral failure in striking down someone who is acting in an effort to harm me and my loved ones.
Societies only functions because of shared values allow various factions to comprise through common goals. We can't even agree on reality, such as the definition of woman. Conflict is inevitable, and there is no reason to consider the other side's viewpoint outside of tactical necessity.
I agree that the collective Left is chomping at the bit to cleanse. I just think it's important to keep ourselves in check last we replace the very monsters we fight.
I used to think as you do. Over the last several years I've come to the conclusion that the only way to survive the coming turmoil is to become monsters. Or at least something approximating this sentiment: https://i.imgur.com/oV7JNsQ.jpg
I think the key point to remember here is that your enemy intends to attack you and will do so regardless of your actions. I see no moral failure in striking down someone who is acting in an effort to harm me and my loved ones.
The scary part is when you apply that line of reasoning to percieved, imagined, or otherwise invented threats.
"Of course the Conservatives are going to murder gays and rape women! That's why we need to kill them now!"
Just food for thought.
Societies only functions because of shared values allow various factions to comprise through common goals. We can't even agree on reality, such as the definition of woman. Conflict is inevitable, and there is no reason to consider the other side's viewpoint outside of tactical necessity.
A counter point with some merit, but I would posit that the Left already holds that stance and just hasn't started openly bloodletting yet.
I agree that the collective Left is chomping at the bit to cleanse. I just think it's important to keep ourselves in check last we replace the very monsters we fight.
I used to think as you do. Over the last several years I've come to the conclusion that the only way to survive the coming turmoil is to become monsters. Or at least something approximating this sentiment: https://i.imgur.com/oV7JNsQ.jpg