Quote by Noam Chomsky

Wanton killing of innocent civilians is terrorism, not a war against terrorism.

Wanton killing of innocent civilians is terrorism, not a war

Summary

This quote highlights the important distinction between terrorism and engaging in a war against terrorism. It emphasizes that indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians is not a justified tactic in the pursuit of combating terrorism. Rather, such actions are regarded as acts of terrorism themselves. In other words, this statement underscores the belief that to truly fight terrorism, it is crucial to avoid actions that cause harm to innocent individuals, and instead focus on targeted strategies aimed at addressing root causes and dismantling terrorist networks.

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By Noam Chomsky

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