In broadly democratic countries, violence frightens the "masses" as they really are — i.e., the majority of citizens — much faster than reformers can persuade them to change.
With a proverbial war between communist and democratic agendas, violence and fear pervaded everyday life for citizens like the Marleys.
"In a nation such as Wales, democratic albeit imperfectly, violence will serve to destroy the perpetrators.
He has a track record of opposing democratic norms, inciting violence against protesters and threatening to imprison his main opponent.
You can't overturn the results of our democratic process with violence when you are not satisfied with those results.
The Readjusters lost power in 1883 through a Democratic campaign of violence, electoral fraud, and appeals to white solidarity.
For example, in Turkey, a secular, democratic Muslim country, violence could have never flourished and could have never overcome the love and understanding people had for each other.
Under "objectives" the document adds that the radio novella will be used to address "democratic alternatives to violence that can furnish functioning state institutions, and emerging environmental concerns in support of U.S. and partner nation goals in Colombia, South America".
Overall, the Learning Circles initiative has improved school retention and academic performance, promoted coexistence and democratic behaviour, decreased violence in the classroom and at home and increased parental involvement.
The authors' idea of a "democratic use of force and violence" is so ill defined, it could even encompass the kinds of acts that Mr. Negri advocated in the 1970's when he praised "destruction and sabotage" and called for "permanent civil war" against the state.
