Howard Zinn
  • One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.

  • When people don't understand that the government doesn't have their interests in mind, they're more susceptible to go to war.

  • Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

  • If those in charge of our society - politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press and television - can dominate our ideas, they will be secure in their power. They will not need soldiers patrolling the streets. We will control ourselves.

  • If those in charge of our society - politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press and television - can dominate our ideas, they will be secure in their power. They will not need soldiers patrolling the streets. We will control ourselves.