I believe that revenge is justified when someone beats you or insults you on a daily basis. Actually, really, I think that any form of revenge is justified. Because what is the definition of revenge? Isn't it the punishment or harm inflicted on somebody whose actions are despicable? Whose actions are less than desired? And, in some extremes, disgusting? Therefore, I believe that anyone whose conduct is deserving of hatred is deserving of revenge. For example, in the case of the typical nasty bully girl continuing to bully and to torment others, the revenge she will receive from the victims of her torment is justified. This bully deserves a little taste of her own medicine. It would be completely vulgar if the bully was able to act horribly, without any consequences in her disfavor. Why would she ever stop? Unless some pain-inflicting circumstance is forced upon her, the bully would continue to bully in the belief that she has nothing to lose. Revenge, in this case, would be necessary to stop her. Not always is revenge necessary (rarely - if you're a good person who likes to take the high road), but I think that it is always justified.
(JJ's Comment:
Hey shayna, Im not sure about this one. I think committing revenge is just as guilty as the person who committed the task. For example using your bully scenario. If the girl who was getting picked on went back and got revenge on the bully wouldn't she be steeping as low as the bully? I think for the most part taking the high road is the best bet. You show that you can handle things as a mature person and not everything should be put into payback or revenge but sometimes it is unavoidable.)
uh, after looking at JJ's comment, I want to specify. I don't mean that "bullying back" at the bully or hurting her physically is justified. But if the bully received an awful reputation and image among others, it would be completely justified. Wellllll maybe then, hm. Maybe then, deliberate revenge isn't doing this to her. Maybe it's her own actions that lead to a result in her disfavor. And, that is justified.
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Hey shayna, Im not sure about this one. I think committing revenge is just as guilty as the person who committed the task. For example using your bully scenario. If the girl who was getting picked on went back and got revenge on the bully wouldn't she be steeping as low as the bully? I think for the most part taking the high road is the best bet. You show that you can handle things as a mature person and not everything should be put into payback or revenge but sometimes it is unavoidable.
hey shayna (thanks for commenting on my blog! :D)
i must say that i do agree with what you're saying. some people who bully do deserve to know what they're doing to others. but i think if you want to take revenge, you'll have to do it in a mature way because then you'll be respected by others by doing so. i, personally, can't say i've been bullied on a daily basis, but when someone needs to be put in their place, they should know what they're doing is wrong. i really like this post, and you're a great writer!
<3, jamie
hey shayna, i somewhat agree with what you are saying. in that scenario, revenge can be justified as getting even. but i think that if the girl who was getting picked on went back and tried to get even with the bully, that would be steeping low.
i personally just believe in karma which always is right in the end.
shayna i do completely agree with your take on revenge. i think that revenge is simply a form of karma. like you said, why should someone freely be able to torment someone habitually without any consequences or repercussions, thats not how the world works. revenge is simply a way of balancing out energies.
I mostly agree with what you have to say. Yes revenge is justified when you are bullied constantly because they need to be taught a lesson. But honestly is it really that simple of a situation in real life? I guess it on depends on the victims situation and the revenge that is put onto this "bully" of any sort.
Shayna,
You had interesting thoughts and i do understand what your are trying to get across to your readers. However, although i do agree with you that the consequences that come with a bullies actions are justified, i'm looking at it in a different way. I feel that if someone wants revenge, the best revenge is to simply not give a hoot. Ignore what is being done or said to or about you, because honestly, if the words or actions that come out of one's mouth don't mean a thing to you, the bully is not going to have any satisfaction in doing these acts. If someone doesn't acknowledge what the bully is saying about them, it just shows that you are the bigger person and it just makes the bully look like a complete moron. And i think that is the best revenge.
haha shayna i think i might know where this is coming from.. i agree i think that is completely wrong for people to continue bullying without any consequences. I don't know if they necessarily need to be punished for doing wrong but they definitely need to be put in their place. I think handling a situation maturely like jaime said is the best medicine a bully could get because your basically rubbing the fact that your better and more mature than them in their face!
I actually have to disagree with you here. I have had many personal experiences where trying to get revenge has actually gotten me in trouble, instead of the person who originally did it. Sometimes it is more important to be the bigger person, and just walk away than it is to get revenge on someone, and get back at them.
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