I am conflicted and need public opinion.
Saw a social media video post (not here) of some random Nazi armband wearing dude being knocked out by some black guy. My first feeling was disgust. It was over the violence. Just because it is a Nazi doesnt green light you to be violent and commit battery.
If you must resort to violence to win against a weak ideology, aren't you truly the weaker one?
Idk, I just have feelings when I see shit like that on social media.
When, if ever is violence justified ?
I believe that in protection of innocent lives, appropriate levels of violence are justified. Punching somebody in the face is mild violence, compared to the words and deeds propagated by Nazis.
In self defense. I think morally, defense is the only time it can be truly just. It doesnt have to be a "wait until they do it to me first" kind of situation either. There is pre-emptive defense too.
The video lacks context, just shows a Nazi being knocked out. While that does appeal to my reptilian brain, it is hard to for to start thinking "it is okay to knock out a Nazi because they are a Nazi".
It is hard to square that circle for me.