This whole ‘might makes right’ argument is just a flimsy justification for imperialism. Real change comes from solidarity, not force. You can’t claim to care about justice while cheering on the same brutality that’s been used to crush marginalized people for centuries. If you’re not centering dialogue and de-escalation, you’re just part of the problem.
If you value dialogue, and if someone who doesn’t decides “Might makes Right”, you’re going to have to be “mighty” enough to at least defend your values. Else, your values will be stomped out. Or as I said, you need to accept the consequences of surrender (or absolute pacifism).
I’m not saying anyone is right or wrong in this, just pointing out the logical consequences.
This whole ‘might makes right’ argument is just a flimsy justification for imperialism. Real change comes from solidarity, not force. You can’t claim to care about justice while cheering on the same brutality that’s been used to crush marginalized people for centuries. If you’re not centering dialogue and de-escalation, you’re just part of the problem.
I’m not cheering for “Might makes Right”.
If you value dialogue, and if someone who doesn’t decides “Might makes Right”, you’re going to have to be “mighty” enough to at least defend your values. Else, your values will be stomped out. Or as I said, you need to accept the consequences of surrender (or absolute pacifism).
I’m not saying anyone is right or wrong in this, just pointing out the logical consequences.