Religion

Beat them into submission. If they still do not submit, kill them.

And there you have it. Primitive responses and primitive actions. That is why relying on Iron Age writings or even earlier principles is a mistake. Today, we know better, but continue to follow the rules set up by itinerant goatherds living as wandering nomads and warriors.

Why do we continue to do that? Simply following ancient traditions is not necessary the best solution. You'd think we would have learned that, wouldn't you?

Feh!