Are twitches abusive?

So I recently saw this discussion in a popular Facebook horse group. The admins are a bit special… to say the least. A lot of members have a very black and white viewpoint on the horse world. They are quick to call things abusive and attack people. Honestly, the Reddit horse community is a lot healthier than other sites. 😭

But, I am curious y’all’s opinion on twitches. From my viewpoint sometimes they are important for the safety of the handler and horse. They can be abusive if used incorrectly, just like any other thing. But, I do think twitches are a helpful tool for special cases. I personally have only used them when holding my colt for immediate veterinary attention. With new, young or super high energy breeds you might need that extra leverage. I would not use it as a method to train rather a last resort. For me it all depends on the situation. Let me know what y’all think!