"If the gods had intended for people to vote, they would have given us candidates." — Howard Zinn

One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.

Americans have been taught that their nation is civilized and humane. But, too often, U.S. actions have been uncivilized and inhumane.

Most wars, after all, present themselves as humanitarian endeavors to help people.

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.