Comment Comment by chomskyole > Do we? The term "violence" centers around the idea of using physical force.It absolutely doesn't. Historically we judged laws as violent. Germany stands as an example.> Please don’t dilute the term “violence,” or we’ll have to find another word to describe intentional harm using physical force.Causing intentional harm is a pretty good definition of violence, don't you think?EDIT: for instance paying someone to do physical harm. How would you assess this? parent chomskyole 1 year ago
It absolutely doesn't. Historically we judged laws as violent. Germany stands as an example.
> Please don’t dilute the term “violence,” or we’ll have to find another word to describe intentional harm using physical force.
Causing intentional harm is a pretty good definition of violence, don't you think?
EDIT: for instance paying someone to do physical harm. How would you assess this?