@mattclarke, agreed, I believe in not starting violence, physical fights, but some would argue and say that Trump Tweets caused terrorists to kill people. I hear the left on CNN and all over blaming Trump for what he said. They said Trump was too aggressive. There is physical aggression which involves violence. My dad was always drinking when I was a kid. My dad was verbally abusive. My dad did not hit my mom but he was yelling. So, I have those memories.
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I think I agree in the NAP in withdrawing from the state. I think that is not a good enough strategy for making the world better or anything good. I know that corporal punishment can be a dangerous thing to do, especially when the government becomes too big and too corrupt and everything. It might be different if government was perfect enough. I try to tell myself to focus more on grace over justice. So, my definition of grace, mercy, kindness, agape, may include the NAP thing. I love the justice thing which involve wrath and revenge and giving people what they deserve and all. But as I get older, I start to consider more the opportunities and potential of a focus on grace.
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Glad to see you're taking steps to avoid inheriting your Dad's temper.
My old man is a really good example to follow, and I see how easy it is to act like him. If he was a bastard, I'm not sure how I'd go fighting the urge to emulate.
Keep up the good work.
Good. Thanks. Agreed. I do not want to invade or conquer people.