Attacking Quote by Noam Chomsky
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“US government policies are continuing to do exactly the same thing [produce terrorism]. Two days after the Boston marathon bombings, there was a drone strike in Yemen attacking a peaceful village, which killed a target who could very easily have been apprehended. But of course it is just easier to terrorise people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture at MIT, 2015
U.S. policies unintentionally foster terrorism, exemplified by drone strikes causing civilian harm.
In simple terms: Policies can create the problems they aim to solve.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate policy impacts.
Themes
politics
violence
ethics
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- military planning
- public debate
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
statecraft
counterterrorism
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist?
- How can accountability improve?
A Different Perspective
Complex geopolitical constraints.
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