About Quote by Mandy Patinkin
“I'm not frightened about terrorism. I'm frightened about the roots of what we call terrorism.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Daily Show, 2006
Fear should focus on the underlying causes of terrorism, not just its manifestations.
In simple terms: Address roots, not symptoms.
Target root causes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- media reporting
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the fundamental drivers of terrorism?
- How can societies address these roots?
Complex causes are hard to change.