When people don't understand that the government doesn't have their interests in mind, they're more susceptible to go to war.
Howard Zinn
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More quotes by Howard Zinn
- One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.
- When people don't understand that the government doesn't have their interests in mind, they're more susceptible to go to war.
- Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.
- If those in charge of our society - politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press and television - can dominate our ideas, they will be secure in their power. They will not need soldiers patrolling the streets. We will control ourselves.
- If those in charge of our society - politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press and television - can dominate our ideas, they will be secure in their power. They will not need soldiers patrolling the streets. We will control ourselves.