Commit Quote by Howard Zinn
“Are terrorists going to be deterred - are terrorists going to be scared if we react violently? No. They love it. That's what they dote on. They dote on violence. They dote on having more reasons to commit more terrorism.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Anti‑Violence Debate, 2003
Violent retaliation fuels terrorism; aggression be the cause, not the solution.
In simple terms: Violence be more terrorism.
Key Takeaway
Seek non‑violent solutions.
Themes
violence
terrorism
deterrence
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- counter‑terrorism
- activism
- education
Key Concepts
psychology of aggression
conflict resolution
political strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to violence exist?
- How can societies address root causes of terrorism?
A Different Perspective
Non‑violent approaches may be seen as weak.
