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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Original Technorati articles tagged “violence”

• in Politics
  Is Mankind Becoming Less Violent?
  Steve Pinker in his new book argues that we are, but appears to forget a few things.
  by robeiae / on Jan 20, 2012
• in Technorati Women
  Tarir Square: The Power of a Blue Bra
  I wondered if she wore the bra for herself, to feel more bold or for her husband to feel more enticing?
  by sylvialafairphd / on Dec 22, 2011
• in Technology
  Steve Jobs' Father Responds to Syrian iPhone Ban
  iPhone banned in Steve Jobs' father's country, and he responds in kind.
  by sjstevenson / on Dec 4, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “violence”

 

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  walls of the city — Authority: 535
  You have all already heard of the grounding of the Costa Concordia , I am sure, and the positively shameful fashion in which the evacuation of that doomed ship was completely and totally botched up: She said: ‘I want everyone to know how badly some people [aboard the sinking cruise liner Costa Concordia] behaved. ...
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• Baker High School student arrested

  
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  The Associated Press The Associated Press BAKER, La. Police say a Baker High School student was arrested after his principal reported that he ...
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• Egypt football violence: military chief vows to bring Port Said ‘plotters’ to justice – video

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 165
  http://www.guardian.co.uk Egypt football violence: military chief vows to bring Port Said ‘plotters’ to justice – video Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, head of Egypt’s ruling military council, meets footballers and appeals for information about the instigators of Wednesday’s clashes published ...
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• Egypt football violence: Seventy-three fans dead

  
  The India Daily — Authority: 441
  Riots after a football match in Egypt’s Port Said left 73 people dead over thousand were injured after the clash between two football teams. It was one of the worst soccer violence in the sport’s history and deadliest worldwide since 1996. The ruckus broke out after fans of Al-Masry, the home team in Port Said, ...
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• Georges et le championnat de football égyptien

  
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• Occupy Oakland lunatics incite 15 year old to murder his adoptive parents and the media whispers it

  
  Collins Report — Authority: 120
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• Egypt football riots: eyewitness accounts causes TV pundits to break down in tears

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 165
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk Egypt football riots: eyewitness accounts causes TV pundits to break down in tears On-screen commentators from Al-Ahly’s own TV station are left visibly distraught as they listen to emotional accounts of the scenes of violence that killed 74 people in Port Said stadium. ...
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• Egypt football riot: Egyptians turn on ruling generals after Port Said football tragedy

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 165
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk Egypt football riot: Egyptians turn on ruling generals after Port Said football tragedy Egyptians turn angrily on ruling generals after 74 fans and security officials killed in country’s worst instance of football violence, as police come under scrutiny for slow reaction. ...
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• Egypt soccer violence kills 74, fans turn on army

  
  BBC.CNN WORLD NEWS — Authority: 116
  Egypt soccer violence kills 74 (Reuters) - Seventy-four people were killed when supporters clashed at an Egyptian soccer match, prompting fans and politicians on Thursday to turn on the ruling army for failing to prevent the deadliest incident since Hosni Mubarak was ousted. At least 1,000 people were injured ...
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• 74 dead, 1,000 injured in Egypt football violence (Third Lead)

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 506
  Cairo, Feb 2 (IANS) At least 74 people were killed and up to 1,000 injured at a stadium in the Egyptian city of Port Said following clashes and a stampede that broke out after a football match Wednesday night.The bloodletting in the stadium took place when fans rushed to the field after their [...]
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• Egypt braces for further unrest after football violence – The Guardian

  
  newsaddicts — Authority: 144
  The Guardian Egypt braces for further unrest after football violenceThe GuardianEgypt is bracing itself for further unrest following Wednesday nights violence at a football match in Port Said, with marches planned to protest against the police failure to prevent or contain the fighting that left 74 dead and hundreds ...
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• Egypt: Port Said football disaster – live updates

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 165
  http://www.guardian.co.uk Egypt: Port Said football disaster – live updates • Fans believe Port Said football violence linked to politics• Ultra fans call for protest outside government buildings• New draft Syria resolution to appease Russia8.40am: Welcome to Middle East Live. Today we will be ...
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• Egypt braces for further unrest after football violence

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 165
  http://www.guardian.co.uk Egypt braces for further unrest after football violence Marches planned to protest against police inaction at al-Ahly football match, where 74 people diedEgypt is bracing itself for further unrest following Wednesday night’s violence at a football match in Port Said, with ...
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• Egypt football violence: More than 70 dead and 1,000 injured after pitch invasion

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 165
  http://www.dailymail.co.uk Egypt football violence: More than 70 dead and 1,000 injured after pitch invasion Officials said it happened after a pitch invasion in the city of Port Said. One player described the incident as ‘a war, not football’. published date:Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:45:53 GMT
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• Video: Scores dead in Egypt football violence

  
  4unews — Authority: 147
  CAIRO – Scores of people have been killed and thousands have been injured after a riot at an Egyptian soccer match. At least 74 people died in the clashes at the seaside city of Port Said. The two teams, Al-Ahly and Al-Masry, were still on the pitch when violence broke out on the stands when disgruntled fans of ...
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• Egypt Military vows crackdown after dozens killed in Port Said football riot

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 165
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk Egypt Military vows crackdown after dozens killed in Port Said football riot More than 70 people have been killed and a thousand people have been injured after a football riot erupted in an Egyptian stadium, following a match between Al-Ahly and Al-Masry. published date:Thu, ...
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• Egypt football riot: Dozens killed in Egyptian football stadium riot

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 165
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk Egypt football riot: Dozens killed in Egyptian football stadium riot More than 70 people have been killed in a Port Said stadium in the worst outbreak of football violence in Egyptian history. published date:Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:03 GMT
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• Football violence: Egypt announces three-day mourning

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 506
  Cairo, Feb 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Egyptian authorities announced a national three-day mourning period following violence at a stadium in Port Said that saw at least 73 people killed and about a thousand injured.“The head of SCAF (Supreme Council of the Armed Forces) has declared a national three-day mourning ...
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• Video: Horrific scenes from the Egyptian football riots (Al Masry v Al Ahly)

  
  Off The Post — Authority: 500
  No doubt you’ve already seen the horrendous footage of Al Masry fans storming the pitch to attack Al Ahly players and supporters. In case you haven’t, it’s in the video above. Absolute carnage broke out when Al Masry secured a 3-1 victory over their fierce rivals. The home fans – many of them armed – [...]
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• Beijing Says ‘No Need to Sweat’ Tibet

  
  China Digital Times (CDT) — Authority: 586
  In the wake of extensive Western media coverage of  protests and violent police action in Tibetan populated regions of western China,  Global Times says there is “no need to sweat over minor unrest” : [...]As long as China remains stable as a whole, the specific problems in the border areas can be kept ...
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