An ethical action, like an unethical action, is usually analyzed by politicians purely in pragmatic terms. Adam Michnik actionanalyzeethical Change image and share on social
The threat to Russia isn't liberal Europe or America. It is nonliberal Islam and nonliberal China. Russia has to change. It can't be otherwise. It will take time. You have to be patient. Adam Michnik americachangechina Change image and share on social
I consider that 9/11 was the day when war was started against my own work and against myself. Even though we are not sure of the links, Iraq was one of the countries that did not lower its flags in mourning on 9/11. Adam Michnik countrydayflag share on social
After the French Revolution, it was not the treason of the king that was in question; it was the existence of the king. You have to be very careful when you judge and execute somebody for being a symbol. Adam Michnik carefulexecuteexistence share on social
Poland is an ally of the United States of America. It was our duty to show that we are a reliable, loyal, and predictable ally. America needed our help, and we had to give it. Adam Michnik allyamericaduty Change image and share on social
Israel is the only country in the Middle East where Arabs can be elected to the parliament in a democratic election. Adam Michnik arabcountrydemocratic Change image and share on social
The ethics of journalism are one thing. Another thing is the ethics of business. Adam Michnik businessethicjournalism Change image and share on social
Politics and ethics belong to different worlds. Adam Michnik belongethicpolitic Change image and share on social
Pacifism as a mass movement aims to avoid suffering; pacifists often say that no cause is worth suffering or dying for. The ethos of Solidarity is based on an opposite premise - that there are causes worth suffering and dying for. Adam Michnik aimavoidbase share on social
Every revolution, bloody or not, has two phases. The first phase is defined by the struggle for freedom, the second by the struggle for power and revenge on the votaries of the ancien regime. Adam Michnik ancienbloodydefine Change image and share on social