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That isn't saying much if violent approaches would have failed even more
utterly. That would make the peaceful approach the best possible approach of
the two.
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You are no doubt correct. However, you kind of make the point: the BEST POSSIBLE APPROACH is peace and should therefore be attempted first. But, when that approach fails, a violent approach will be neccessary.
These are points that I don't believe anyone is disputing.