Charging Rhino supports the Reynolds Doctrine on Hostages;

InstaPundit strongly supports the use of violent force to save lives of its workers (er, that's me), readers, advertisers, or unrelated onlookers should they be kidnapped, held hostage, or caught in the middle of a conflict situation. The use of grossly excessive or gratuitous violence, while not exactly encouraged, isn't exactly deplored, either.


As for turning the other cheek, I offer the Rhino Corollary;

He who raises his hand against me loses that hand,
He who raises his remaining hand against me loses his head.