I don't know why my link didn't work for the specific word
violence. Here is the Merriam-Webster's home page, the online source of the definitions I quoted.
The indoctrination of children in government schools is no myth and no joke. It is quite insidious and the distortions of logic and the twisting of meanings outside of rational contexts does great violence to the ethical, moral and spiritual development of young minds.BUMP for Tiger's awesome quote, and Libertina's awesome article! Free Republic is so incredibly cool, and you guys are two reasons why.
(My dear Tiger, I am very proud of you!)