I've been thinking about this subject ever since since people comment on the death penalty (I'm actually disappointed that there's more support for the death penalty than I thought would be, but those are other people's opinions, and I can't do anything about them). Since I think most of the people on this site generally dislike war, I'd like to get your thoughts on pacifism. What do you consider pacifism? And do you consider yourself a pacifist? Is being called a pacifist an insult? I'm not totally sure what's my definition of pacifism. I'm against the death penalty, war, and the use of violence to solve problems. But I do have to admit that (on occasion) I do enjoy watching boxing and some sports that could be considered violent.
The death penalty isn't violence used to solve a problem; in fact, there's not much carnage involved usually. The only reason I think the death sentance should exist is it just saps further taxes by keeping another prisoner that's sentanced to life around.
Actually, life in prison is cheaper than a death sentence. Before an excution takes place, there are numerous appeals, and those appeals cost a lot of money. Check out this link: http://www.ncadp.org/fact_sheet3.html Actually, I've always thought of the death penalty as violence.
I was going to write that exact same thing earlier today, but my computer froze. But yes, even if all that is happening to the person getting killed is getting a lethal injection of some poison, its still violent. And just what if that person were innocent? Even if he is found guilty in courts he should be allowed to live no matter if he is guilty or not.
Violence - vi·o·lence - (v-lns) 1. Physical force exerted for the purpose of violating, damaging, or abusing 2. Abusive or unjust exercise of power. look at # 2 it proves that the death penitaly is infact violence back to the question i do concider my self a pacifist because i never get mad...ever
Pacifism doesn't exactly mean you don't get mad, it means that you don't act on feelings of frustration or anger; which is what I do. I tend to call it anger retention though... I appear to be angry sometimes, but I don't do anything; but I wouldn't call myself pacifist as I sometimes lose my control, but that's a good thing to release every now and then.
I've never thought pacifism means not getting any. I think anger is a natural part of life. It's just that some people hanger their anger differently.
don't forget that a lethal injection is just a "nicer" way of execution... in the past they would have chopped someone's head with an axe & make a big 'show' out of it. The methods have changed, the act itself hasn't. I don't see much of a difference between killing someone in some town square & killing someone tied to a chair with media coverage. it's stlll violence at its worse.
i'd call pacifism refusing to kill or coerce however there is a pretty distinct line between pacifist and pussy - if you see something wrong happening you still gotta do something (ie guy hitting a girl, etc)
I am deffinatley a pacifist. I do not act on my anger. I understand it is human to become angery, but I will not ever support violence and cruelty.
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Haha, everybody gets angry I consider myself a pacifist; I will never use violence to "solve" a problem (because violence never solves anything), but I do enjoy the martial arts and I will defend myself or someone else if I/they are being attacked. I'm also against war and the death penalty.
first off beachbum is totally right...with all the appeals and everything life in prison is cheaper, some people say the death penalty is a deterrence which i dont think it is, id rather be killed than rot away in prison...back to pacifism tho, i get angry and such but id rather not resort to violence but sometimes its necessary...its in our nature if you think about it we've been killing each other since the beginning of time(mostly in the name of "god") and the animals were killing way before us(not really the same tho they did it for survival/food). also where do you draw the line with pacifism, would you let someone kill/hurt you or someone you loved? dont know how relevant that is
Im a pacifist. To me it is non violance, non killing. No war, and even when your very angry and pushed to fight. It is saying no. Living life in harmony. It is ok to get mad and angry at times, But it is knowing when and how to act. As for would I allow someone to kill or hurt me? Still would have to say, many ways to try and avoid it. Even running or walking away. And if that us not a option, then I would have to say I no were I am going after death. It is a inner belief, speaks nothing if you alter it. If someone tryed hurting/killing someone I loved. Well I could try to stand in there way, take the heat why they get away. If not, well honestly cannot say. No on can tell there in that situation. Just can have faith in whatever belief you have that things will work out. Now after saying this. Sports really have nothing to do with pacifism in my eye. The difference between a group of people tackling each other on a field, or wrestling on a mat is fine. But when it goes over the line, then it is wrong. But most (hopefully) players no this. Its why you do not see to many fights. But sports like hockey (and basketball now it seems), well that has no pacificism involved in it at all. I just wish more people would practice sportsmanship. Like when the Baseball Cardinals took on San Diego? and when San Diego lost they walked out shook hands. These are my views and how I choose to live life. May not be what others beleive. But I live happy under them. Peace The Pizza Prophet
