If only the authorities could be made to realize that the forces leading them on in the armament race are just insane. Alva Myrdal armamentauthorityforce Change image and share on social
The age in which we live can only be characterized as one of barbarism. Our civilization is in the process not only of being militarized, but also being brutalized. Alva Myrdal agebarbarismbrutalize Change image and share on social
It is frightening that in recent years such an increase has occurred in acts of terrorism, which have even reached peaceful countries such as ours. And as a 'remedy', more and more security forces are established to protect the lives of individual men and women. Alva Myrdal actcountryestablish share on social
I agree with the many who consider freezing all sorts of weapons systems a first step in a realistic disarmament policy. Alva Myrdal agreedisarmamentfreeze Change image and share on social
The inventions and the great discoveries have opened up whole continents to reciprocal communication and interchange, provided we are willing. Alva Myrdal communicationcontinentdiscovery Change image and share on social
It does not just happen. It is disclosed by science that practically one-half of trained intellectual resources are being mobilized for murderous purposes. Alva Myrdal disclosehalfhappen Change image and share on social
The economic and political roots of the conflicts are too strong for us to pretend to create a lasting state of harmonious understanding between men. Alva Myrdal conflictcreateeconomic Change image and share on social
The misconception that a victory can be worth its price, has in the nuclear age become a total illusion. Alva Myrdal ageillusionmisconception Change image and share on social
The world generally speaking is now drifting on a more and more devastating course towards the absurd target of extermination - or rather, to be more exact - of the northern hemisphere's towns, fields, and the people who have developed our civilization. Alva Myrdal absurdcivilizationdevastate share on social
War is murder. And the military preparations now being made for a potential major confrontation are aimed at collective murder. In a nuclear age the victims would be numbered by the millions. This naked truth must be faced. Alva Myrdal ageaimcollective share on social
