William Blum on the Rationality of Terrorists and Political Causes

„What our leaders and pundits never let slip is that the terrorists-whatever else they might be-might also be rational human beings ; which is to say that in their own minds they have a rational justification for their actions. Most terrorists are people deeply concerned by what they see as social, political, or religious injustice and hypocrisy, and the immediate grounds for their terrorism is often retaliation for an action of the United States.“

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William Blum was an American author and critic of United States foreign policy.

A critical reflection by William Blum on the rationality of terrorists and the political causes of terrorism from the perspective of the US.


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William Blum quote about terrorism, rationality, and political injustice

William Blum (1933–2018) initially worked for the U.S. State Department, which he left in 1967 because of his opposition to the Vietnam War. He later became a writer and co-founded the underground newspaper Washington Free Press. He was particularly known for his critical research into CIA covert operations and U.S. foreign policy.

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