Quote by John Pilger

On the September 11 attacks: In these surreal days, there is one truth. Nothing justified the killing of innocent people in America last week and nothing justifies the killing of innocent people anywhere else.

On the September 11 attacks: In these surreal days, there is

Summary

This quote emphasizes the universal value of preserving innocent lives and denounces the act of terrorism perpetrated during the September 11 attacks. It asserts that there is no acceptable reason to justify the killing of innocent individuals, whether it occurs in America or anywhere else in the world. The quote serves as a solemn reminder of the fundamental belief in the sanctity of human life and calls for a collective condemnation of violence and terrorism in all its forms, regardless of location or circumstance.

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By John Pilger

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