Hundred Quote by Howard Zinn
“War is terrorism, magnified a hundred times.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A People’s History of the United States, 1980
Violence used by states can be seen as organized terror on a massive scale.
In simple terms: State violence resembles large‑scale terror.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge systemic oppression.
Themes
war
terrorism
power
ethics
Mood
critical
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- activism
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
political theory
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines terrorism versus war?
- How can societies prevent state‑sponsored terror?
A Different Perspective
Might oversimplify complex geopolitical factors.
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