The Higher Strategy of 'Not Fighting'—Why I Legally Bypassed Unreasonableness
In life, one may be showered with 'unreasonableness' that is legally resolvable. For me in the past, it was a very clear composition of illegal acts (Article 709 of the Civil Code), involving unreasonable ostracism in a closed classroom and the complicity of those in positions of authority.
At the time, I was even prepared to hire a lawyer and fight. I constructed legal arguments, scrutinized evidence, and sought to hold the other party accountable. It should have been a legitimate exercise of rights to reclaim my stolen dignity.
However, I ultimately chose the conclusion of 'not filing a lawsuit'.
The 'Active Choice' of Non-Interference in Conflict
In general public legal consciousness, waiving one's rights is often equated with defeat or weakness. However, from a legal perspective, the decision not to exercise a claim for damages (Article 710 of the Civil Code) is strictly an 'omission of conflict' based on the subjective will of the party involved, and can be called the pinnacle of the principle of private autonomy.
I chose this 'non-interference' to avoid the 'secondary victimization' brought about by the quagmire of conflict. Even from the perspective of litigation economy, I asked myself whether paying the immense cost of fulfilling the burden of proof (Article 247 of the Code of Civil Procedure) would truly be a salvation for my peace of mind. When I asked myself that, the answer was no.
Not fighting is a fight to protect oneself
'Bypassing' is not suffering in silence. It is the exercise of a high-level right to self-determination, where I decided not to allocate any of my precious life time to past violators.
I resolved the state of legal dispute myself and completely severed ties with the tortfeasors. This was not about exonerating them, but my own form of 'legal resolution'—completely excluding them from my life and prioritizing my right to the pursuit of happiness (Article 13 of the Constitution).
Conclusion: The Victory of Reclaiming Daily Life
Now, I do not even remember the names of my former tormentors. They do not even possess the value to be brought onto the stage of a courtroom in my life.
If there is anyone currently suffering from facing unreasonable exclusion, I want to tell you this: You certainly have the right to fight. However, walking away without fighting and protecting your own life is also a form of 'victory' that is legally permitted.
The moment I avoided the procedure of litigation, I was freed from the legal status of a 'victim' and regained control of my own life. Silence is not defeat. It is the quietest and strongest battle to protect one's own dignity.