Quote by Jurgen Habermas

I consider Bush's decision to call for a war against terrorism a serious mistake. He is elevating these criminals to the status of war enemies, and one cannot lead a war against a network if the term war is to retain any definite meaning.

I consider Bush's decision to call for a war against terrori

Summary

This quote criticizes George Bush's decision to declare war on terrorism, arguing that it is a serious mistake. The speaker believes that by labeling terrorists as enemies and leading a war against them, Bush is giving them a higher status than they deserve. The quote also suggests that using the term "war" to describe the fight against a decentralized network like terrorism dilutes the true meaning and effectiveness of the concept of war.

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