• explodicle@sh.itjust.works
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    7 months ago

    The distinction is that everyone has a right to defense, not to “never get punched no matter what”. If someone is running at you with a spear, then you’re entitled to defend yourself before the spear actually impales you. The same goes for credible threats to genocide your people.

    One does not need to be a pacifist in order to respect the rights of others.