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Martin68

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8. I'm sorry, but it sounds like you are condoning violence. Could you clarify what you mean by "violence begets violence?"

Reply to jg10003 (Reply #4)

Fri Mar 27, 2026, 09:24 PM

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Are you suggesting violence is justifiable if it is in response to violence? Did the group Within Our Lifetime actually commit violent acts, or is this a free speech issue? I'm just not sure what you mean.

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