“As soon as you say the topic is civil disobedience, you are saying our problem is civil disobedience. That is not our problem.... Our problem is civil obedience. Our problem is the numbers of people all over the world who have obeyed the dictates of the leaders of their government and have gone to war, and millions have been killed because of this obedience. And our problem is that scene in All Quiet on the Western Front where the schoolboys march off dutifully in a line to war. Our problem is that people are obedient all over the world, in the face of poverty and starvation and stupidity, and war and cruelty. Our problem is that people are obedient while the jails are full of petty thieves, and all the while the grand thieves are running the country. That's our problem.”
Howard Zinn
Howard Zinn was an American historian, author, and activist, known for his critical perspective on history and society.
This quote challenges us to recognize the greatest problem in our society: blind obedience. It reminds us to courageously stand against injustice and war.
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Howard Zinn Quote: The Hidden Problem – Civil Obedience Instead of Disobedience!
Howard Zinn reveals the real problem: blind obedience fueling war and injustice. A quote that inspires reflection and action.
Howard Zinn (1922–2010) was a prominent American historian, political scientist, and activist, best known for his book "A People's History of the United States." He dedicated his life to critically analyzing power structures and advocating for social justice and civil rights.
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