Why did Desmond have to beat up Ben to awaken him? (poll 3792131)

Why did Desmond have to beat up Ben to awaken him?

Since Ben's life on the island was violent, only violence could awaken him

Des still had it in for Ben

Unlike Sayid and Hugo, Ben had no one to kiss

He didn't have to beat up Ben; that was just a little gift from the writers to the fans

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