Journal 6

A01

In Hind Swaraj by Gandhi, the editor was convinced that violence was not the Indian way of fighting injustice for India’s Independence. The editor knew that violence was not the answer to break from European culture, but to commit to “Swaraj” - to learn to rule themselves. I think the editor makes a convincing argument because he stands against the “eye for an eye” way of thinking. He wanted to fight for India’s freedom in a peaceful, yet effective manner. I think this approach is rare in the present day because there are so many violent protests that involve harming people not involved. When violence is used to “fix” something, matters often get worse and communities become further separated. The editor stated “If they (the English) wish to remain in India along with their civilization, there is no room for them. It lies with us to being such a state of things.” Here, the editor sends a powerful message of unity within their own community in order to promote change. He’s against the English’s invasion into their land and their attempt in implementing machinery. He knew that machinery would end up changing India’s culture significantly.