Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(7,947 posts)

12. The US, and every other country, wouldn't exist without violence

Mon Oct 12, 2015, 08:48 AM

Oct 2015

A lot of scientific research wouldn't exist without violence. The food we eat wouldn't last long without violence, be it pesticides, herbicides, etc.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

8th grader suspended from school for wearing patriotic T-shirt [View all] alp227 Oct 2015 OP

I can't imagine why a school would prohibit Warren Stupidity Oct 2015 #1

Probably this part: Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #3

The shirt shows a gun, to be sure. Igel Oct 2015 #7

The US, and every other country, wouldn't exist without violence The2ndWheel Oct 2015 #12

From the article: beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #4

I can't imagine the sarcasm needed explanation. Warren Stupidity Oct 2015 #5

? beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #6

Here is the shirt Omaha Steve Oct 2015 #2