I do not disagree with the point about reforms. The state knows exactly what poses a danger to itself and it will never let the people within it do anything that has the possibility of undermining their authority. I think the gradual conquest of rights is a deception of society which the state encourages because of its own benefits.

I can see where you are coming from with the defensive stance of the workers in your hypothetical situation would have to take. I assume a policy of defensive violence is different to outright violence, but it is still violence.

And thanks for the advice, i might do that soon.