Active Quote by Karl Hess
“It is curious to note that when for reasons of conscience, people refuse to kill, they are often exempted from active military duty. But there are no exemptions for people who, for reasons of conscience, refuse to financially support the bureaucracy that actually does the killing. Apparently, the state takes money more seriously than life.”
About This Quote
Conscience can exempt one from killing but not from financially supporting war, exposing moral inconsistency.
In simple terms: Conscience stops killing but not funding war.
Key Takeaway
Question financial support of immoral systems.
Themes
morality
war
conscience
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- voting
- investment choices
- activism
- budgeting
Key Concepts
ethics
politics
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you align spending with conscience?
- What alternatives exist to fund war?
A Different Perspective
Changing financial systems is complex.
