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[Atticus]

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analogize it to intolerance.

It is often pointed out and easily understood that if we insist on tolerance with "no exceptions", we---the tolerant--- will be destroyed.

The question I would pose is: Are there not times and circumstances that justify the use of violence in response to violence or the imminent threat of violence?

To those who easily answer that "self defense" is the only exception, I think I agree. BUT, must we wait for those who admit their intent to destroy us to "actually" open fire before our use of violence against them qualifies as "self defense"?

I believe there are a variety of reasonable answers to those questions and I don't think there are any that are helpful in all situations.

I hope some agree, but welcome all comments.