Quote by Christopher Hitchens

The United States finds itself with forces of reaction. Do I have to demonstrate this? The Taliban's annihilation of music and culture? The enslavement of women?

The United States finds itself with forces of reaction. Do I

Summary

This quote is suggesting that the United States is facing reactionary forces, and the speaker questions whether they need to provide evidence for this claim. They highlight the actions of the Taliban as an example of these forces, particularly their destruction of music and culture, as well as the oppression of women through acts of enslavement. The quote implies that these examples serve as clear indicators of the reactionary nature of certain groups, aligning them against the principles and values held by the United States.

Topics

Music Terrorism Women Islam Culture War On Terror United States Islamism Jihad Taliban

By Christopher Hitchens

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