Consensus Quote by Joan Baez
“There's a consensus out that it's OK to kill when your government decides who to kill. If you kill inside the country you get in trouble. If you kill outside the country, right time, right season, latest enemy, you get a medal.”
About This Quote
Societal double standards allow killing abroad while condemning it at home, revealing moral inconsistency in government‑sanctioned violence.
In simple terms: Kill abroad is praised, kill at home is condemned.
Key Takeaway
Question the ethics of selective violence.
Themes
morality
politics
war
double standards
human rights
Mood
reflective
critical
concerned
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- foreign policy debates
- media coverage
- activist campaigns
- legal frameworks
Key Concepts
state violence
ethical hypocrisy
nationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the acceptance of foreign killing?
- How can citizens hold governments accountable?
A Different Perspective
Public opinion can shift, but entrenched power structures often maintain the status quo.
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