Cases Quote by Edwidge Danticat
“The justification - the idea that we have a right to invade another country and determine another people's destiny - is frightening. And I fear really for the future of that occupation. What happens now, and twenty years from now, and forty years from now, given our case? People in the United States may feel like when we don't see it on CNN twenty-four hours a day, it sort of disappears. But it doesn't disappear for the people who have to live under occupation - and their children and their children's children.”
About This Quote
Source Essay, discussing occupation and media neglect
Warns that distant observers may ignore ongoing occupation, emphasizing long‑term impacts on generations and the need for awareness.
In simple terms: Occupation’s effects persist across generations, often unseen.
Key Takeaway
Stay informed about distant injustices.
Themes
human rights
media bias
occupation
intergenerational trauma
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy advocacy
- education programs
Key Concepts
Ethics of journalism
global responsibility
historical memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media responsibly cover long‑term conflicts?
- What actions can individuals take to support occupied peoples?
A Different Perspective
May be emotionally heavy for some readers.
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