In The Antifa Comic Book by Gord hill Question: At the end of the comic, Hill says “anti-fascists will have to remain vigilant and use a diversity of tactics in confronting fascist movements while building a broad-based anti-fascist movement” (127). Those who advocate for a “diversity of tactics” argue that violence, including property destruction, is a legitimate means of political struggle. They claim that the decision to engage in violence is not moral but strategic. Simply put, they believe that it is sometimes, under certain conditions, necessary to use violence. For others, violence is never justified. Their commitment to non-violence tends to be based on moral grounds. It is always wrong to use violence, under all circumstances. a)    What is the difference between the violence of the fascists and the antifascists? Who, for example, is the target of fascist violence? Who is the target of anti-fascist violence? What are some of the other differences? Give examples. b)    How does Hill represent nonviolent means of fighting against fascism? Does he regard them as effective or ineffective? Give examples.

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In The Antifa Comic Book by Gord hill

Question: At the end of the comic, Hill says “anti-fascists will have to remain vigilant and use a diversity of tactics in confronting fascist movements while building a broad-based anti-fascist movement” (127). Those who advocate for a “diversity of tactics” argue that violence, including property destruction, is a legitimate means of political struggle. They claim that the decision to engage in violence is not moral but strategic. Simply put, they believe that it is sometimes, under certain conditions, necessary to use violence.

For others, violence is never justified. Their commitment to non-violence tends to be based on moral grounds. It is always wrong to use violence, under all circumstances.

a)    What is the difference between the violence of the fascists and the antifascists? Who, for example, is the target of fascist violence? Who is the target of anti-fascist violence? What are some of the other differences? Give examples.

b)    How does Hill represent nonviolent means of fighting against fascism? Does he regard them as effective or ineffective? Give examples.

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