Accepting Quote by Judith Butler
“Because Al-Qaeda has been a non-state centered organisation, many of these scenarios do not exactly apply. These are not wars between states. And yet, it seems to me that we make a mistake if we accept the view that states are fighting terrorism, since we have abundant evidence for accepting the idea of state terrorism, and what is most urgent is to track and expose how state terrorism operates under the rubric of "democracy."”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "State Terrorism and the Politics of Democracy", 2015
The author argues that focusing on non‑state terrorism overlooks state‑sponsored violence, urging scrutiny of state actions.
In simple terms: State violence is often ignored.
Key Takeaway
Question state power in terrorism.
Themes
politics
terrorism
state power
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- journalism
- activism
- education
Key Concepts
critical theory
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens expose state terrorism?
- What reforms could limit state abuse?
A Different Perspective
State actors may be harder to hold accountable.
