We need to decide that we will not go to... by Howard Zinn

Will Author Time Activist historian

We need to decide that we will not go to war, whatever reason is conjured up by the politicians or the media, because war in our time is always indiscriminate, a war against innocents, a war against children.

- Howard Zinn

Other quotes by Howard Zinn

Actions

Americans have been taught that their nation is civilized and humane. But, too often, U.S. actions have been uncivilized and inhumane.

- Howard Zinn

People

If the gods had intended for people to vote, they would have given us candidates.

- Howard Zinn

People

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.

- Howard Zinn

Freedom War

One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.

- Howard Zinn

Policy Today

In the United States today, the Declaration of Independence hangs on schoolroom walls, but foreign policy follows Machiavelli.

- Howard Zinn

War

War itself is the enemy of the human race.

- Howard Zinn

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