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Is the idea that revenge is bad a lib one?
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If revenge is needed to prevent further harm, or restore dignity and heal, then it isn't bad. If it's just a path to unintended, prolonged harm or delayed healing for the victim, then it's bad.
The latter is more common even if we don't want it to be.