Violence is an Appropriate Response to Racism I think that this statment is very negative, as it gives the impression that violence is the only way to solve things, and it is not.People need to talk about matters that concern them with the people that are causing the concerns, doing this wil make dealing with the problem of racism easier. The saying 'two wrongs don't make a right' is a very appropriate sayingto use in the issue of racism because racism towards people is wrong and so is violence. When one puts the two together, to deal with each other,it does not make the situation right. In fact, it will make the situatin worse because it will cause resentment between the racist and the victim. There is a quote in the bible, Matthew 5 38- 39 where Jesus speaks about revenge. It reads, "You have heard that it was said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But now I tell you do not take revenge on someone who wrongs you. If someone slaps you on the right cheek, let him slap your left cheek too." What this means is, if someone hurts once, do not respond in a violent manner, turn the other cheek and let them do it again. It shows that Jesus was against violence. Gandhi said something similar: 'An eye for an eye and we shall all be blind'. Gandi meant that so mang people hurt other people that they would end up seriously hurt. Put this teaching into practise, if someone hurts you once let them do it a secong time is the message here. The other side to this statement is to agree that racists should be dealt with in a violent way. In some resects, this is correct because if people have the mentality to be racist towards another person, they need to be punished, and if violence fits this sort of punish mentment. People, whatever race they are have to choice to decide where they live. They deserve to feel comfortable in their home even if it is not where the majority of their race lives. No one has the right to speak badly about another human because of the colour of their skin. They need violence to show them racism is unfair. Racism is somthing very personal to people as it shows what they believe in Some people prefer to deal with it in a violent manner, and others prefer ot deal with it in a more subtle way, for example a discusion.
Also people need to stop saying violence doesn't accomplish anything because if we say that why do we put billions of money into the military or stop trying to take over the middle east and if you liked the move "American sniper" or the part in hunger games where they riot and you're saying violence isn't the answer then your basically saying that its okay for white people to use violence but any other race is unacceptable.
Responding in an undesirable, violent and aggressive way does not make you the same. Sometimes, it is the only language the bully will understand. Often, it is what works the best.
then, it was an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Or a life for a life. But
“See, people with power understand exactly one thing: violence” (Chomsky). The history of the world is full of blood, greed, and violence. There has only been wars instigated by the rich, powerful and greedy. Violence often lead to more violence which will cause pain everywhere or somewhere in this world (Solter). Just as Issac Asimov once said, “Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent” but things tend to heat up and move up to the next level. Violence, especially in wars, only leads to further violence due to many different elements, especially vengeance, political and economic greed.
Violence in America is a problem, and it is a problem that should be addressed. However,
Testament Exodus 21:24 - "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth".
This is the type of violence that is corrupting the minds of today's youth and destroying
Violence and the justification of it has been an issue for as long as the
internalize all of the aggressive instinct and send it back to the ego where it originated. This new
When things go wrong, take a moment to vent that anger or disappointed; but not on the person’s face. Go for a walk, buy a new book from Booktopia or shout in a forest. Then let go of the need to blame and move on. Your success and happiness are a much sweeter revenge.
For example, target a friend, colleague, organization or even a total stranger to satisfy the emotional desire for vengeance.
Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth.’ But now I tell you: do not take revenge on someone who wrongs you. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, let them slap your left cheek too… love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”