Century Quote by Bill Ayers
“The US is indeed a terrorist nation. ...It's also the greatest purveyor of violence on earth over the past half century, and the foremost threat to world peace today.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on US Foreign Policy, 2018
The speaker labels the United States as a major source of global violence and a threat to peace, critiquing its policies.
In simple terms: US is portrayed as a leading violent force worldwide.
Critically assess national actions and their impacts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- peace activism
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens influence foreign policy?
- What alternatives to violence exist?
Complex geopolitical factors also influence violence.