non-violent acts

The idea of non-violence in my opinion is a very unrealistic approach. I mean, don't get me wrong, I believe in the non-violent protests are very realistic. In those cases and situations it would not get the point across as effectively to act in a destructive and violent manner. But, for the idea of "peace" as much as I pray and wish for it, I do not see that happening as a result from non-violent acts. In order to gain respect in certain countries where fighting is all they have ever known, is to act violently. I wish it didn't to be that way but it is. Some countries will laugh in your face if you tried to resolve a situation by a from of non-violent communication. Ghaundi attempted to gain humanity in his country. By acting as a leader and non-violent. This worked to an extent. I just feel, unfortunately there must me some form of threats or violence to resolve certain situations within the world.