Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Unfortunately, that still leaves plenty of Americans who don't read much or think much -- who will still be extremely useful in unjust wars. We are sick about that. We did the best we could.

Unfortunately, that still leaves plenty of Americans who don

Summary

This quote reflects a sense of frustration and resignation towards the fact that there are some Americans who do not engage in reading or critical thinking. The speaker suggests that these individuals may be easily manipulated or used for unjust wars. Despite their efforts to encourage and promote education and thoughtfulness, they acknowledge that they could only do so much to change the situation. The quote reveals a certain level of despair about the persisting lack of public awareness and the potentially detrimental consequences it may have on society.

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War Pacifism

By Kurt Vonnegut

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