[Crito]

The execution of Nicolae and Elena Ceaușescu stabilized Romania. Despite calls for more executions, after they were killed execution was abolished in Romania, and there have been no executions in the country since.

If you are not interested in being convinced, I am certain this example will not convince you, but I believe that the subsequent abolition of capital punishment in Romania makes it an excellent example of moderated violence ending a cycle of violence.

Much like careful amputation can save lives, the appropriate application of violence can end conflicts.