Crime Quote by Charles Evans Hughes
“War should be made a crime, and those who instigate it should be punished as criminals.”
About This Quote
Advocates criminalizing war and treating its promoters as felons, emphasizing moral accountability over political justification.
In simple terms: War must be illegal; its instigators punished.
Key Takeaway
War should be a crime.
Themes
morality
law
war
politics
justice
accountability
Mood
defiant
urgent
principled
Type
political
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- international law forums
- peace activism
- military ethics curricula
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
legal frameworks
conflict prevention
Practical Applications
- drafting anti‑war legislation
- educational campaigns on war crimes
Questions to Reflect On
- What legal mechanisms could enforce this principle?
- How would criminalizing war change international relations?
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