violence

Violence is the use of physical or psychological force with the expressed intention of inflicting harm, injury, or the exacerbation of suffering, or the willful and deliberate destruction of property.

Some have argued for the use of political violence as a means of bringing attention to the injustices of particular segments of the population. This conception, however, is challenged by the more widely accepted notion that social awareness can only manifest from nonviolent means, a point that was supported by Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi.

The practice of violence as a tool of social reform is antithetical to the practice of pacifism. Violence, inherently, disallows for the possibility of negotiation and diplomatic resolution.

Bloggers readily discuss violence as it is, unfortunately, a global phenomenon. Within the blogosphere, the topic of violence is of particular interest because where there are incredible acts of violence, there are always more questions than answers. Bloggers can participate in curbing the effects of violence by communicating and sharing their ideas, a practice that reinforces peace and diplomacy.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “violence”

• Worse Than Scrooge: Gladney’s Brother and Public Advocate Fired by St. Louis County Hours Before Christmas

  
  Big Government — Authority: 818
  As bad as Ebenezer Scrooge was, at least he didn’t fire Bob Cratchit right before Christmas.  I can’t say the same for the St. Louis Dept of Health.  Animal Control Officer, Keith Gladney was fired on December 23 rd , less than 48 hours before Christmas Day. Regular readers of Big Government will recognize the ...
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• Swedish Women Call Elin Nordgren their Heroine

  
  GlennSacks.com — Authority: 521
  Several years after the U.S. invaded Iraq and deposed Saddam Hussein, polls recorded that some amazingly high percentage of Americans believed that the U.S. military had uncovered "weapons of mass destruction" there.  Various people (rightly in my opinion) criticized the U.S. news media for not better informing ...
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• A Pakistani court has ordered that two m…

  
  Talk Islam — Authority: 494
  A Pakistani court has ordered that two men have their ears and noses cut off, as punishment for doing the same to a woman who refused to marry one of them. The two brothers were found guilty of kidnapping 20-year-old Fazeelat Bibi, one of their cousins, in September. The judge in Lahore also sentenced them to life ...
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• "Support Our Troops — Prosecute Bush"

  
  OlyBlog - 'We Are the Media' — Authority: 483
  The following photo is from the Port of Tacoma, March 2007. There was a PMR protest against deployment of weapons via the Port. I think the photo is a good one, and really speaks to a conversation that has been going here on about what it means to, and how to, support military personnel. Does it make sense to ...
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• ALERT! Fox news links Osama Bin Laden to IRAN - history repeating itself in the Obama admin !!!

  
  The Betrayal — Authority: 154
  First part of this video is the predictions of Alex jones right before 911…. now do we see another looming war coming with Iran and new false flags within out own country? YES I think so. Get ready people! This reminds me of the Bush administration linking Iraq to 9/11. Osama bin Ladens missing family found in ...
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• Frank Wu Next Chancellor And Dean of UC Hastings

  
  AAA-Fund Blog — Authority: 137
  UC Hastings has announced Frank Wu will become Chancellor and Dean in July 2010. UC Hastings is located in San Francisco, California within blocks of the California Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. According to US News & World Reports , 23% of the UC Hastings student body, or about 300 of its ...
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• Worst comics of the decade

  
  The Four Color Media Monitor — Authority: 125
  As a decade is about to be filled out, the website of Comics Alliance has written a list of several of the worst from the past 10 years, and heres the second part as well.This decade has certainly been one of the most dismal for Marvel and DC in particular, and its going to take a lot if were to ensure that the next ...
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• When Will She Ever Learn? Amy Crackhouse Facing More Charges

  
  Bossip.com — Authority: 678
  Amy the Wino isn’t getting away with being a troublemaker this week! British authorities slapped the singing dopefiend with charges Wednesday for the violent tantrum she had at a theater last week. Singer Amy Winehouse was charged Wednesday in connection with an assault at a theater last week, Thames Valley ...
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• Winona woman yanked mans genitals so hard he needed stiches

  
  City Pages - The Blotter — Authority: 659
  Heres a cheery holiday story to get you warmed up for a long weekend with the family. A good genital yank gets us all in the mood.
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• More Commentary on Ciudad Juarez Case

  
  Feminist Law Professors — Authority: 135
  Earlier this week, Feminist Law Prof Caroline Bettinger-Lopez (Columbia) summarized the Ciudad Juarez case (see here and here ) for members of the  Bringing Human Rights Home Lawyers’ Network .   Here is Professor Bettinger-Lopez’s e-mail (reprinted with permission): Dear BHRH Network Members, As you know, ...
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• Bad Girls Club : Violence Is Always Their Answer [Violent Femmes]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 804
  On last nights episode, Portia told Natalie that she was a whore for being materialistic and having sugar daddies. Natalie mocked Portia for not knowing the identity of her daughters father. Then they beat the shit out of each other. Natalie is pretty despicable. She constantly is talking about money and ...
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• Infinite Sky

  
  that Young philosopher — Authority: 120
  I was wrestling with Nikos, and he tripped me over. As I lay on the dandelions and dry pine needles, I was struck by the calm largesse of the blue above me; the quiet, infinite ascent, highlighted by the trees shadow, and a few clouds. This is a common experience in martial arts: after the rapidity and risk of ...
  12 hours ago

• You Know Shes No Good [Crime And Punishment]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 804
  Amy Winehouse has been charged with assault following an incident last Saturday night in a theater. Reportedly , Winehouse attacked a staff-member after she heckled the performers. Shes free on bail and will appear in court on January 20th. [ NY Times ]
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• Gang severely beats teen honor student at school

  
  Crime Time — Authority: 139
  As many as 11 students at a New Jersey middle school -- the youngest age 12 -- have been arrested in the brutal attack on a 13-year-old honor student in retaliation for his accidentally hitting a girl with a ball. The boy was so severely injured that he had to undergo reconstructive surgery and could lose his sight, ...
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• Teen Mom: When Parents Of Parents Make Bad Choices

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 804
  On last nights episode, Catelynn and Tyler—who gave their daughter up for adoption so that she could have a better life than they could give her—continued to get shit for their (selfless!) decision from Tylers ex-con father. Seriously, I dont understand where Butch gets off thinking he can criticize anyone for ...
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• Glenn Beck: The Left Feels Sold Out By Obama. Is Violence Coming?

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 176
  The left is starting to believe President Obama is a “poser,” Glenn Beck said on his TV show. In their view, he has failed to achieve many of his campaign promises. He dropped the so-called public option from his healthcare legislation which is “the progressives’ ultimate prize.” Said Beck: "As the concessions ...
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• Courtney Love - Domestic Violence Mentioned

  
  TMZ.com | Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News — Authority: 852
  Filed under: Celebrity Justice New allegations in the Courtney Love/Frances Bean case -- lawyers have asked to seal documents relating "to a minor and allegations of domestic violence."TMZ has obtained documents filed by lawyers for the guardianship that was established on Frances ... Permalink
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• Never Make the Same Mistake Twice: Lessons On Love and Life Learned the Hard Way

  
  Feminist Review — Authority: 541
  By Nene Leakes with Denene Millner Simon and Schuster Although I had never watched The Real Housewives of Atlanta , I was immediately drawn to Nene Leakes’ story even without knowing who she was. Once I opened this book, I did not put it down. Leakes story is full of so much courage—growing up without her ...
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• Manchester United Finish Top Of The League

  
  http://unprofessionalfoul.com/ — Authority: 548
  A great book by a great writer about hanging out with United fans Well done, Red Devils! Recently-released figures from the police show that Manchester United had more fans arrested last season than any other club ! A moment to surely be proud of. Of the 1600 total fans arrested (which doesn’t seem like that ...
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• Friends, neighbors pray for wounded Pierce Co deputies

  
  Wounded Times — Authority: 144
  Friends, neighbors pray for wounded Pierce Co deputiesBy KOMO StaffEATONVILLE, Wash. -- With candles in hand, dozens of local residents gathered on Tuesday night to pray for the two Pierce County... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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