Is Armed Rebellion Ever Justifiable
Essay by eowaine • November 13, 2012 • Essay • 624 Words (3 Pages) • 2,224 Views
Is armed rebellion ever justifiable? Why or why not?
Nowadays, we knew that there's some point where armed rebellion can be justifiable and not so really justifiable. Its inceptive was usually due to the unrest, disturbances and disorders of the ruling government. But in my opinion, armed rebellion is not that much justifiable for some reasons such as: First, they don't have any considerations, they ruining everything which affecting the normal living of the citizens. Second, those who are one of the rebel, some of them don't have a normal life or either they don't think about having a normal lives and lastly, it proves brutality, cruelty and inhumanity. These are some factors that normally happened in the era of rebellions.
Some people may think that having a war or a rebellion is their last chance, last hope to bring peace and order for their lives but not only for their lives but also for the entire country. They are lucky enough if it resulted on the way they wanted to. However, in some cases due to the armed rebellion it causes the citizens to be aware about violence and brutality. They even learn about no limits and no concerns which lead them to kill anybody without minding the age, sex, location and family ties. Just like what happened in the rebellion of 1837 in Upper and Lower Canada. Both colonies had a rebel against the ruling government. Mostly, they have the same thoughts of discontent and unrest. Consequently, not all of them succeeded the rebellion where many of them had been killed with an extreme violence, no signs of mercy can be seen.
In the other hand, those citizens who are living their serene lives can be affected or can be disturbed by this rebellion. There's a huge possibility that their properties can be destroy, a possibility that they can be killed anytime and mostly to get involved in this conflict even they don't want to. Despite of this doubts, they still prevailing to be brave enough for the sake of their families or love ones. This show how they are been treated like a target, nothing more, just to be shot from a distance. Same what happen in the Philippines during the colonization of the Spaniards. The Spanish empire colonized Philippines for almost 300 years which means 300 years of suffering and struggle for most of the Filipino citizens. Spanish are too harsh giving punishments, they are too hard-hearted and soulless which even innocent people get involved.
In some way, armed rebellion can be still a worthed way of bringing justice for everyone. Even though, it is a harsh and cruel thing for those who witnessed it. For instance, not all rebellion resulted in this way but very well good enough for Canada to succeed this huge obstacle. During the rebellion of 1837, this rebel was a total failure because of lack of equipments and well trained people. Most of them were hanged or sent to Australia
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