Hastings true goal is not "peace" but the literal extermination of those who disagree with him.
With the government having a monopoly on firepower, Hasting's would be quite openly supported of having Conservatives rounded up and exterminated. This is the true heart of the modern evil leftist.
You realize you have just explained why the liberals suck up to the Islamists?
Both faux religions seek the "peace" of having eliminated all who are not marching in lockstep with them.