Quote by Jello Biafra

It depends on the situation. I mean, on one hand there's the argument that people should be left alone on the other hand, there's the argument to wade in a stop slaughters in places like Bosnia and Kosovo and what we probably should have done in Rwanda.

It depends on the situation. I mean, on one hand there's the

Summary

This quote highlights the complex dilemma surrounding intervention in humanitarian crises. The argument of "people should be left alone" emphasizes non-interference in the affairs of other nations, defending the notion of national sovereignty. Conversely, the quote acknowledges the moral imperative to intervene in situations like mass killings in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Rwanda, emphasizing the duty to prevent atrocities and protect human lives. As such, the quote raises the question of when and how to balance non-interference and intervention in the face of humanitarian crises.

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Alone

By Jello Biafra

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