posted by dennisn on October 4th, 2009 at 11:16PM

I think the intention is to emphasize the *process* (of non-violence/voluntaryism), and not merely the goal or the label. It also emphasizes *you* as the central character, instead of the all-too-tempting third person -- that is, personal and direct responsibility. And finally it emphasizes particular issues -- the really important things -- as opposed to the vagueries of broad cloudy ideologies. Your position on the particulars (do you advocate coercive control, or voluntaryism) effectively determines which label applies to you.

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