Accountability Quote by Haskell Wexler
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“The idea of accountability in Vietnam, Nicaragua and now Iraq - the media never has that in its quiver. When you see time after time there is no possibility of Nuremberg [war crime trials], we're doomed to have it repeated.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Documentary on war media coverage, 1995
He argues that media neglects accountability for war crimes, leading to repeated atrocities.
In simple terms: Media ignores war crime accountability.
Key Takeaway
Demand media scrutiny of war crimes.
Themes
war
accountability
media criticism
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- government policy
- journalistic reporting
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
international law
public awareness
historical cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media hold perpetrators accountable?
- What mechanisms ensure war crime trials?
A Different Perspective
Media silence can enable repeated violations.
