This Is Why Duels Existed

No question that the duel is a violent tradition and the liberals of the 19th century were right to shame it into near non-existence. On the other hand, duels were a great way to minimize the carnage resulting from human conflict. They had social utility: only those who disagree risk life and limb, while everyone else is safe. Look at the costs of what has replaced it! Trump vs. Kim risks the lives of millions.