ethical use of force Quotes

...war is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.

While I am a convinced pacifist there are circumstances in which I believe the use of force is appropriate - namely, in the face of an enemy unconditionally bent on destroying me and my people.

The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles.

The only justification in the use of force is to reduce the amount of force necessary to be used.