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Re:A new book argues that violence laid the foundation for v... by Dudenoso on Friday February 15, 2019 @03:26PM (#19174396)
Very, very few people have no capability for violence. Guns are a thing and even people that normally wouldn't be a treat can poke a knife on your kidney from behind.

Why bother using that separation when very few are on the side of no capability?

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Re:A new book argues that violence laid the foundation for v... by rgrieselhuber on Friday February 15, 2019 @03:57PM (#19174642)
Having access to tools in theory and having the physical and mental capability to engage in violent behavior (whatever the reason) are two very different things.
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