A threatened nation can react to uncertain dangers solely through administrative channels, to the truly embarrassing situation of perhaps overreacting. Jurgen Habermas administrativechanneldanger Change image and share on social
I consider Bush's decision to call for a war against terrorism a serious mistake. He is elevating these criminals to the status of war enemies, and one cannot lead a war against a network if the term war is to retain any definite meaning. Jurgen Habermas bushcallcriminal share on social
Manhattan... capital of the 20th century, a city that has fascinated me for more than three decades. Jurgen Habermas 20thcapitalcentury Change image and share on social
The state is in danger of falling into disrepute due to the evidence of its inadequate resources. Jurgen Habermas dangerdisreputedue Change image and share on social
Global terrorism is extreme both in its lack of realistic goals and in its cynical exploitation of the vulnerability of complex systems. Jurgen Habermas complexcynicalexploitation Change image and share on social
Historically, terrorism falls in a category different from crimes that concern a criminal court judge. Jurgen Habermas categoryconcerncourt Change image and share on social
Since our complex societies are highly susceptible to interferences and accidents, they certainly offer ideal opportunities for a prompt disruption of normal activities. Jurgen Habermas accidentactivitycomplex Change image and share on social
From a moral point of view, there is no excuse for terrorist acts, regardless of the motive or the situation under which they are carried out. Jurgen Habermas actcarryexcuse Change image and share on social