Quote by John Wooden

I'm not going to say I was opposed to the Vietnam War. I'm going to say I'm opposed to war. But I'm also opposed to protests that deny other people their rights.

I'm not going to say I was opposed to the Vietnam War. I'm g

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, while not explicitly against the Vietnam War, advocates for a broader opposition to war in general. They express a concern about protests that potentially infringe upon the rights of others. It implies that the speaker values peaceful activism that respects the rights and freedoms of all individuals involved.

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By John Wooden

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