06-17-2001, 01:58 PM | #131 | |
Very Mad Bird
Join Date: January 7, 2001
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A suicide bomber needs a bomb to perform the crime. A thief needs a tool to break a lock. An iron bar or an axe will do far more damage than an closed fist. Same person, same intent, less damage with no tool. Society is also very much to blame. Where are people NOT learning the skills needed to survive nonviolently. Drugs are a social problem and the cause of much crime in Australia. When we blame we (need to) blame an individual, the tool, and society - not exclusively one or the other. ------------------ I am the walrus!.... er, no hang on.... A fair dinkum laughing Hyena! [This message has been edited by Yorick (edited 06-17-2001).] |
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06-19-2001, 06:02 PM | #132 | |
Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom
Join Date: March 12, 2001
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Another 'weapon' I have found useful when confronted by a group of youngsters clearly 'looking for trouble', is to approach them with a pleasant smile and ask for assistance. It is amazing to see the change of expression, and how eager they become to help. One such group was a local 'gang' who were known to the police as 'dangerous'. They treated me with the utmost courtesy. I would not dare approach such youngsters if I'd thought they carried firearms - and I'd probably have been mugged. Weapons promote violence, they don't protect society from it. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Fljotsdale (edited 06-19-2001).] |
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