I am no pacifist. I am no enervated coward. I urge each girl and boy, man and woman, be trained in boxing, martial arts, and to own and know how to use guns. Then I urge that they have the courage, will, conscience and determination to bring to bear any level of violence necessary to quell attackers. This posture of bravery and warrior-in-waiting are defensive stances.
As much as practicably and honorably possible through kind words, diplomatic relations with neighbors and non-predatory business practices, one should serve as a peacemaker. The effort is well worth it if neighbors, associates and people encountered are people of good faith and are willing to work things out.
These relations and transactions must be just, fair, above board and equitable. Unconditional surrender and selling out one's soul and values as the price of peace being bought or kept is unacceptable. Appeasement does not keep the peace: it only temporarily delays inevitable conflict, probably making it worse.
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