I do not agree that rape is self defense nor is it necessary for revolution. Are you planning on raping the capitalists if we see a revolution in our lifetime? If not, then I’m sure you can understand that it’s possible not to.

I am going to disengage from this conversation.

[–] BoxedFenders@hexbear.net 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, rape is never justified, even in war. However, ugly acts of vengeance are inevitable when the oppressed find themselves with captive members of the oppressor class. They may be unarmed civilians, but they were partying within walking distance of the Gaza border so they were direct beneficiaries of the oppression.

[–] Phish@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago

It's a bit of a quandary as an American. I don't believe violence against me or my family is deserved despite benefiting from American oppression. Though I do understand why somebody would want to commit an act of violence against Americans, and might even call it justified depending on the situation.

[–] PosadistInevitablity@hexbear.net 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Any revolutionary should act as human as the circumstances allow, that's a reasonable moral standard.

But these acts don't delegitimize the Palestinian cause whatsoever, they are just a sad reality of war.