Is violence a solution?

Iron Maiden · **Posted:** June 28th, 2009, 10:48 pm

I hope this is appropriate for a proper disscussion. Not a Third World War or such.I'm going to make it clear right away, As for violence, I mean fist fighting and such. The low stuff that almost everyone did at least once in their life. Feel free to lock if it seems innapropriate.

The eternal question that been wondered by many people. Is violence a solution to solve problems?
I'm sad to say that I think sometimes it can be. And I will explain why.
When I was young, I used to live in a world of peace, where tyrany and violence didn't exist. From 1st to 6th grade, I never had any single trace of violence on my life, Never even had a fist fight. I was the cool kid that everybody loved. As for bullying, I was always told by my mom and stuff 'Ignore them, they will eventually bore themselves.'

Spoiler for A really long story...:

Note : There is a place in my story that I have changed. Figure it out by yourself, Because I'm not going to tell you the whole truth.

Today, I'm sad to say that violence can sometimes be a solution.
I'm sad to see that my mom was wrong, And I'm right.
I would like to believe that when you're working hard, you will get what you want.
I would like to say that it's bad to beat the crap out someone.
I would like to say 'ignore them, they will eventually bore themselves'
I would like to believe that our good deeds will be rewarded, And our bad ones punished.
I would like to believe that Good will always win over Evil.
I would like to believe that violence is never justified...

What are your thoughts on it? Is violence a solution for you?

Adbot · **Posted:** June 28th, 2009, 10:48 pm

Chief Snake · **Posted:** June 28th, 2009, 11:57 pm

No. Do unto others as you would yourself. It's incredibly surprising how well it works.

CreepyPirate · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 12:20 am

Of course it is. If someone backed me into a dead end with a knife in hand and intended to use it I'd like to think I'd go down swinging. Sometimes theres little other choice than to just smack them one.

If theres another course of action it's always best to explore that first though.

Marking22 · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 12:56 am

yes if someone is/was being mean to me a good punch or two will do the trick

Dokter Bob · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 1:17 am

I'm not bullied a lot. I get along with about 95% of my school.
They respect me enough not to try and do violence. That, and I'm a blue belt in martial arts and people know that if they throw a punch at me I'll bust a cap WITH MY KARATE KNIFE HAND BUCHAAAA

No really. I was tought to use violence as a last resort. If someone hits me first, that gives me a pass to hit them back. Teach 'em not to mess with me.

If someone is verbally abusing me, I just play along. If someone says "Hey, **** you" I reply "Ah, okay you too! See you around my homie!"

Anubis · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 2:15 am

Of course it is. It's not the BEST solution, but sometimes you've just got to stand up for yourself. Walking away and ignoring it may well be the more adult alternative but in a real life setting, that doesn't work half the time.

Adbot · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 2:15 am

Matthew · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 6:52 am

WEll, it depends, I mean if I was in your case of 'course I would beat them up.
But like Chief said " Do unto others as you wish to be treated" so..

Marco · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 7:42 am

I would have to say yes. If I can not solve it through talking, even with a superior, violence usually occurs. Not in school. I save it for the summer, usually when they forget about all the **** that goes down.

power crazy · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 7:50 am

If the person you are have problems with is showing violence, then you might as well match that intensity or nothing will get done. But in a lot of cases just talking it over and staying cool is the most logical thing to do. I've never been bullied myself so I wouldn't know the situations

Italy4life · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 8:21 am

wow thats harsh story it would make a good book to tell u the truth... consider writing a book on it.... but i dont believe in violence unless im provoked

Iron Maiden · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 9:42 am

Harsh story ? Lol Thanks, but trust me I've been through worse than that.

Nowdays, I'm more calm and I dont get involved in fight. Didn't had any problem since almost two years now

Yes, I was a victim before becoming a bully :twisted:

But not a bad one.

Dokter Bob · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 10:07 am

Now that I think about it, I think you should try taking martial arts. You'll learn about respect and how to control your anger....yeah.

Jasonmrc · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 11:02 am

I wouldn't consider it a solution, more like a last resort.

I'd try all other ways before fighting. If none worked then I'd fight. I'd let them take the first swing (which would most likely miss, depending on the person) and then I'd return it. The only time I'd swing first is if my GF or close friends or Family were threatened.

I've never had any bully problems since I've never been to public school (Homeschool for the win

), but I imagine if I had gone to public school that someone would've tried to bully me by now.

Quote:

If the person you are have problems with is showing violence, then you might as well match that intensity or nothing will get done. But in a lot of cases just talking it over and staying cool is the most logical thing to do.

Agreed.

Shreder · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 11:17 am

Of course it's a solution, I read your story and you're right for fighting.
If someone picks on you with words you ignore them and walk it off, if they keep picking at you and wont stop you just keep trying to ignore them, the second they lay a hand on you, that is when you fight back.

Spoiler for My Story:

Point is you shouldn't fight until absolutely necessary.

Al3X · **Posted:** June 29th, 2009, 12:59 pm

In real life, it depends. Usually I just avoid that stuff. I enjoy playing with their head more, plus they feel like an idiot then so its kind of like reverse psychology.

Ya it's hard to explain.

Usually stuff like:
"OK, hit me. I'm not going to fight back. How tough are you now? Your going to hit someone who won't fight back. Do you feel proud? It's almost like I'm letting you win."

Basically stuff like that, usually they don't want to try to fight then because they'll look worse for hitting someone who isn't going to fight back.

Still hard to explain really. You won't understand it unless you've done/said/ or saw something happen like that.