Bombs Quote by Howard Zinn
“It's not right to respond to terrorism by terrorizing other people. And furthermore, it's not going to help. Then you might say, "Yes, it's terrorizing people, but it's worth doing because it will end terrorism." But how much common sense does it take to know that you cannot end terrorism by indiscriminately dropping bombs?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Anti‑Terrorism Debate, 2000s
Violence be violence only fuels more violence and fails to resolve underlying conflicts.
In simple terms: Using terror to stop terror is ineffective and immoral.
Key Takeaway
Avoid retaliatory violence.
Themes
peace
ethics
conflict resolution
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- community safety
- international relations
Key Concepts
just war theory
non‑violent resistance
Questions to Reflect On
- Can security be achieved without harming innocents?
- What alternatives exist to violent retaliation?
A Different Perspective
Violence can be justified by perceived necessity, complicating moral judgments.
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