Is it ethical to punch a neo-Nazi? We asked the experts.

[catskillmarina at gmail.com (Marina Brown)]

On 12/10/2016 09:18 PM, Razer wrote:
> Punching Nazis, otherwise known as "fash-bashing," is part of a long,
> storied tradition of anti-fascist violence, carried out by communists,
> socialists and leftists wherever fascism has reared its head. Captain
> America did it. Indiana Jones did it. Even Geraldo Rivera did it once on
> his own talk show when a group of skinhead guests started brawling with
> other guests.
> 
> Since Trump's campaign became a boon to white supremacists, memes
> promoting aggression against the alt-right dominate Twitter, private
> Facebook groups and subreddits.
> 
> But is punching a Nazi ethical? More important, is it a viable way to
> stop fascists? Mic asked the experts: ethicists and academics who
> specialize in moral dilemmas and political activism.
> 
> The ethicists all agreed...
> 
> https://mic.com/articles/160203/is-it-ethical-to-punch-a-neo-nazi-we-asked-the-experts
> 
> 

The real question is whether punching is an effective method. Stronger
more mechanized methods might apply.

--- Marina

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