Kids can't see us bombing, and then listen to us _x000D_ _x000D_ talking about getting guns out of the schools. _x000D_ _x000D_ How can we tell them to solve problems without violence, _x000D_ _x000D_ if, in fact, we can't show an ability to solve problems _x000D_ _x000D_ without violence?
Interpretation
The quote highlights the contradiction in promoting non-violence while engaging in violent actions.
Barbara Lee emphasizes the irony of advocating for non-violence in conflict resolution while simultaneously participating in violent acts, such as warfare. This raises a critical question about the message conveyed to children and society regarding how to approach and resolve conflicts without resorting to violence, ultimately challenging personal and societal values around peace and conflict resolution.
In practice
During a school assembly discussing peace and conflict resolution.
We must not let history repeat itself in Iraq. The reality is there is no military solution in Iraq. This is a sectarian war with long standing roots that were flamed when we invaded Iraq in 2003. Any lasting solution must be political and take into account respect for the entire Iraqi population.
We must use all the tools of American power in resolving disputes, including diplomacy. And we must have sufficient congressional debate and oversight before ever putting another U.S. solider in harm's way.
I don't know whether you can look at your past and find, woven like the hidden symbols on a treasure map, the path that will point to your final destination.
On a single winged word hath hung the destiny of nations.
The future always comes too fast and in the wrong order.
Civility does not ...mean the mere outward gentleness of speech cultivated for the occasion, but an inborn gentleness and desire to do the opponent good.
I dislike wealth and prosperity, especially that of other men.
Every man who has ever been earnest to preserve his higher or poetic faculties in the best condition, has been particularly inclined to abstain from animal food
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