America Quote by Noam Chomsky
“No one is concerned with Central America anymore. If a million people are facing starvation in northern Nicaragua and Honduras, it's none of our business. Few people even recognize that this situation is in part an outgrowth of US policies going back to the 1980's. Nobody is concerned because Nicaragua is technically stable.”
About This Quote
Public attention ignores ongoing hunger crises in Central America, partly due to historical U.S. policies and the perception of stability.
In simple terms: People overlook Central American starvation because it seems stable and policy‑linked.
Key Takeaway
Raise awareness of hidden crises and policy roots.
Themes
neglect
policy
humanitarian
media
history
Mood
concerned
critical
motivated
Type
political
humanitarian
analysis
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- activism
- education
- policy debate
Key Concepts
structural violence
foreign policy
media framing
global inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do media have in covering distant suffering?
- How can citizens influence foreign policy?
A Different Perspective
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