I’m using the word “can” in a strategic sense here. In other words, if you can achieve your goal (safety and an equal society) without physical violence, you should do that, because fighting is risky and in any fight, both parties lose something. Violence is, by nature, destructive.
When they aren’t in power, though, what fascists typically want is attention. They want to spread their views and foment the moral panics that give them political power. In that stage, honestly refusing to give them attention and a platform is a really good strategy.
In the US, and in many other places in the world, we are no longer at that stage and other tactics are required. Including, but certainly not limited to, confrontation and violence.
I’m using the word “can” in a strategic sense here. In other words, if you can achieve your goal (safety and an equal society) without physical violence, you should do that, because fighting is risky and in any fight, both parties lose something. Violence is, by nature, destructive.
When they aren’t in power, though, what fascists typically want is attention. They want to spread their views and foment the moral panics that give them political power. In that stage, honestly refusing to give them attention and a platform is a really good strategy.
In the US, and in many other places in the world, we are no longer at that stage and other tactics are required. Including, but certainly not limited to, confrontation and violence.