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Indeed. He would have been hacked to death by any government that viewed the use
of force as the best means of solving a problem.

It's a jolly good thing the British Empire where not as keen on force and violence as
you seam to be.

All revolutions; violent or non-violent, good or bad, have at their core a popular
ideology or philosophy that moves the population as one. No small minority in power
can resist the will of the majority then the majority act as one either violently or
peacefully.

Peaceful revolutions happen several times a year in Europe and have done for
quite a while now.
Being peaceful by nature, so very effective and common place, perhaps you don't
notice them for what they are anymore, but revolutions they are. They could be done
violently, but it is a good thing they are not!

I believe the next one in the UK will happen some time this year, although it is yet to
be announced.