They're actions and that of the those around them would speak for them.
Ask yourself, the Epstein Files reveal the extent of corruption that can infiltrate a leadership. Do you feel comfortable knowing such despicable men and women hold power? Do pacifists feel comfortable with such people in power?
The reality is 'no' and if such a pacifist is comfortable or committed to non-violence, they should be made aware that other people are not going to play by their rules.
There's a reason theres the Western saying, that revolution that couldn't be done peacefully should be done so by force inevitably. Even then, Allah commands us to not be excessive and he iterates time and time again, that no one, not even a Prophet of Allah, has control over the hearts of men except for Him alone.