Use Of Force Quotes

“There is all the world of difference between the invasive use of force, on the one hand, and the peaceful but assertive refusal to interact, on the other. Indeed, in the entire realm of political philosophy, there is scarcely a distinction more important to make, nor one easier to make. Nevertheless, for many people, the distinction between these two concepts is hard to discern. This is all the more reason to make it clearly and repetitively.”
― Walter Block

“There is a time for diplomacy and a time for the battering ram.”
― Stewart Stafford

“Your partner doesn’t fight fair.”
“Her job is to win. Not to fight fair.”
― Colin Conway, The Side Hustle

“It is strange how police officers can legalize assaults and murders by calling them ‘use of force’.”
― Steven Magee

“Fight and flight in accord. Which one is happening is subject to change without notice.”
― Marc MacYoung, A Professional's Guide to Ending Violence Quickly: How Bouncers, Bodyguards, and Other Security Professionals Handle Ugly Situations