Aggression Quote by Nicholson Baker
“I am closer to the pacifist side, in that I think that the British response to German aggression, which was to try to starve the Continent into a state of revolt and to terrorize German civilians with bombing raids, was part of the total catastrophe.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The War of the Worlds Revisited", 1995
Strategic bombing that targets civilians is morally disastrous and fuels broader catastrophe.
In simple terms: Targeting civilians causes widespread harm.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for humane conflict policies.
Themes
war ethics
civilian protection
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- humanitarian aid
- education curricula
- media analysis
Key Concepts
political theory
human rights
military strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is civilian targeting ever justified?
- What alternatives exist to protect civilians?
A Different Perspective
Some argue strategic bombing can shorten wars.
![“[A pacifist is] the last and least excusable on the list of the enemies of society.” quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/102/gilbert-k-chesterton-223_enemy_a-pacifist-is-the-last-and-least-excusab_81954.jpg)
![“Now they [the Powers] have started the aggression, and the extinction of our nation is imminent. If we just fold our arms and yield to them, I would have no face to see our ancestors after death. If we must perish, why not fight to the death?” quote by Empress Dowager Cixi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/947/empress-dowager-cixi-68177_after-death_now-they-the-powers-have-started-the-agg_53275.jpg)
