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Man convicted in plot to assassinate Trump that was tied to Iran's paramilitary (www.cbsnews.com)
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[–] PapaSkwat@lemmy.wtf -3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

But, I am not going to condemn violence in all forms.

I will. My opinion is that violence is never the answer. The post for this thread is literally about a plot to assassinate Trump.

I don't think assassination is the answer. If you don't agree. That's ok. We can agree to disagree.

[–] webadict@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You keep motte and baileying. Please point to the post where I called for assassination.

Just answer the question: Is self-defense also never the answer? Because self-defense is literally violence. Should people being beat to death not fight back? That's also violence. You condemn them all when you say that.

[–] PapaSkwat@lemmy.wtf 0 points 2 weeks ago

I never said you called for assassination. I said I don't, and that if you don't agree, cool. If you do agree, cool.

I'm not going to advocate for violence, not matter what you say or ask.

[–] Lumisal@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So if someone intended to stab you and you had access to a weapon, you'd just... Let yourself be stabbed by a stranger?

[–] PapaSkwat@lemmy.wtf -1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm not going to advocate for violence, not matter what you say or ask.

[–] Lumisal@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Then that means you would allow it to happen? I mean heck, that's the case, I applaud you for sticking to your belief all the way, even when faced with death.

[–] PapaSkwat@lemmy.wtf -1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks. I will never advocate violence. Regardless of how you word it or what scenario you come up with. thx

[–] Lumisal@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Well if what I worded isn't violence, please, enlighten me - how would you define violence, and what would the scenario I proposed be classified as?

[–] PapaSkwat@lemmy.wtf -1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I will never advocate violence. Regardless of how you word it or what scenario you come up with. thx

[–] Lumisal@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks, that's all I wanted to know.

Probably should add this to your post so others won't keep questioning it and realize you are absolutist on this position btw, not someone with exceptions.

[–] PapaSkwat@lemmy.wtf 0 points 2 weeks ago

thx and hope you have a great day