Oh give me a break. This isn't star trek and you're not Picard.
Three simple words derail all idealism in your post:
Corruption. Power. Poverty.
You don't smash people's knees in because you've never had to so you can solicit a payment that you entered a contract and need to eat for the next couple of weeks and you approach the authorities and they've been paid off or don't give a shit.
Humans don't look after each other very well, even if you do.
I simply admit that smashing kneecaps is a valid recourse in a world with the above concerns.
You might want to live in Brazil or South Africa for a bit.
"You might want to live in Brazil or South Africa for a bit."
I DO live in South Africa, thank you. I have for the last 8 years. So then, how does that affect your point? Are you implying I don't know what it's like living in a dangerous country because I don't live in one?
Three simple words derail all idealism in your post:
Corruption. Power. Poverty.
You don't smash people's knees in because you've never had to so you can solicit a payment that you entered a contract and need to eat for the next couple of weeks and you approach the authorities and they've been paid off or don't give a shit.
Humans don't look after each other very well, even if you do.
I simply admit that smashing kneecaps is a valid recourse in a world with the above concerns.
You might want to live in Brazil or South Africa for a bit.