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>>mwseib+(OP)
> So let’s not excuse violence, or rationalize it, or participate in it.

Taboos around violence for political are one of the crucial building blocks for a functioning democracy. If those taboos are broken, even for a good cause, you set a precedence that violence works. And the next cause won’t be as good. One only has to look at the lessons of the Roman Revolution that started with the murder of Grachus, and ended with an Emperor who everyone acclaimed as they were so tired of the bloodshed.

>>RcouF1+pg
What are your thoughts on the Boston Tea Party?

>>solomo+eq
The Boston Tea Party was very targeted. They destroyed the tea that they had an objection to. They did not destroy the ships. They did not burn down the customs houses or otherwise damage Boston Harbor. It also only lasted three hours. It was not a riot, but rather a well-organized and well-executed precise political statement. That was one of the reasons that it was so effective politically.