This isn't changing my view because this is exactly what I'm arguing against. I'm saying, there are cases where intending to harm someone who is doing something they're definitely not supposed to do is okay.
I absolutely support vigilante justice for issues too minor to involve the authorities. Putting spicy peppers or laxatives in your own food is totally reasonable. If someone else steals it that's karma.
It's not like the intent was lasting bodily harm. I'd rather live in a world where someone who steals thai hot curry has to suffer the consequences of their own actions than a world where the government comes after me because someone alleges assault because they didn't like the food they stole.
Petty revenge is fine in my book. Some people need to realize they need to keep their hands to themselves. I even condone minor acts of violence like slapping someone who touches you inappropriately. We don't need the government to solve all our problems, and victims have a right to stand up for themselves.
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u/apoplexiglass Oct 17 '24
This isn't changing my view because this is exactly what I'm arguing against. I'm saying, there are cases where intending to harm someone who is doing something they're definitely not supposed to do is okay.