I guess whenever these “non-violent-absolutism” debates crop up it’s worth introducing Karl Popper’s Paradox of Tolerance to the discussion.
The idea that putting down fascists is somehow fascist in and of itself speaks to a dire need for a history lesson, (seem that a lot of the country isn’t clear on what fascism really is). It’s a bit of a read, but I think Umberto Eco’s take on it captures a lot of what is missing from the popular take, and how that lack of nuanced understanding leads neo-liberal apologists to an equivocating stance.
