When is violence justified? I believe violence is only justified in order to stop violence, for self defense, or for defending a country in war.
Is violence justified in order to stop violence? If someone was trying to kill someone innocent, is it alright for the innocent person to kill the aggressor? This would create more violence; however, if someone is using violence as self defense, this is allowed. According to Canadian Law:“(2) Every one who is unlawfully assaulted and who causes death or grievous bodily harm in repelling the assault is justified if he causes it under reasonable apprehension of death or grievous bodily harm from the violence with which the assault was originally made or with which the assailant pursues his purposes” (Department of Justice).
People instinctively try to save themselves when put in a life-threatening situation. If violence comes into play, the opponent is going to use violence to try to save his or her life.
When war is declared, people are trying to protect their ways of life and defend their people so others cannot take over their country. If a country is attacking where you live, people will often do anything to make sure they don’t get overpowered, which is where violence comes in.
Violence can only be justified when trying to stop other violence, but violence is not justified if it is used for no particular reason. If it involves a life threatening situation to oneself or one’s country, I believe violence is justified.
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