There's a War Crimes Act in the United States passed by a Republican Congress in 1996, which says that grave breaches of the Geneva Convention are subject to the death penalty. And that doesn't mean the soldier that committed them - that means the commanders. Noam Chomsky actbreachcommander share on social
The prescription for endless war poses a far greater danger to Americans than perceived enemies do, for reasons the terrorist organisations understand very well. Noam Chomsky americandangerendless Change image and share on social
We women are constantly at war with our bodies, it is hard to find amnesty for ourselves. Margaret Cho amnestybodyconstantly Change image and share on social
I would not plan to base my campaign primarily on opposition to the war in the Persian Gulf. George McGovern basecampaigngulf Change image and share on social
I beg Osama to stop warring. He is a Muslim, and Islam means peace. Nobody wins in a war... I wish I were tapped in the problem about Iraq. I knew Saddam enough that I could have talked him into surrendering. But it's too late. Imelda Marcos begiraqislam share on social
I come from a family of pacifists, so it's not like I was going to join the war. Sweden is not like the States or England where you might get sent to Afghanistan next month. Bill Skarsgard afghanistanenglandfamily Change image and share on social
Since September 11 2001, editors in America have faced some excruciating choices, as the attempt to wage a war against a new kind of enemy sometimes strained the boundaries of our laws and values. Bill Keller americaattemptboundary Change image and share on social
The time to take counsel of your fears is before you make an important battle decision. That's the time to listen to every fear you can imagine! When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead! George S. Patton aheadbattlecollect share on social
Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood. George S. Patton afraidbasebattle share on social
Concentration of executive power, unless it's very temporary and for specific circumstances, let's say fighting world war two, it's an assault on democracy. Noam Chomsky assaultcircumstanceconcentration Change image and share on social
