In politics, however, things are seldom what they appear to be. It is tempting to jump to conclusions, but what is really called for is an objective analysis based on empirical data and the perspective of history. After years of relative neglect, the North American anarchist movement has once again become the favorite scapegoat, whipping boy, and bogeyman of the corporate-government's ubiquitous propaganda machine. It is no coincidence that Sixty Minutes did a hit piece on the ELF only a week before the presidential inauguration. To understand the real ELF, it is imperative to look beyond the image that is being projected in the media.
Violence has a definite place in life.
It is not, in and of itself, either a good or bad thing. It all depends on the circumstances. When a man attempts to commit rape, he is doing a bad thing. When his intended victim blows his head off, she is doing a good thing. To some people, this is not self-evident.