I was an infantry officer in the Army from 1969 to 1971. Men in my platoon who had served time read more

I was an infantry officer in the Army from 1969 to 1971. Men in my platoon who had served time in Vietnam told me many stories—but none more chilling than the one from two helicopter pilots. They told me how they would shoot the friendlies on their way back from reconnaissance missions just so they could empty their ammunition before returning to base. The friendlies were South Vietnamese women and children, helpless victims in a war they did not understand. But to the American pilots, they were simply dots on the ground.
Whitehead is a political conservative.

True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice

True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice

Peace has its victories no less than war, but it doesn't have as many monuments to unveil.

Peace has its victories no less than war, but it doesn't have as many monuments to unveil.

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he read more

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work our differences.

Peace is more precious than a piece of land.

Peace is more precious than a piece of land.

You don't have to have fought in a war to love peace.

You don't have to have fought in a war to love peace.

Peace without justice is tyranny.

Peace without justice is tyranny.

Peace hath higher tests of manhood Than battle ever knew.

Peace hath higher tests of manhood Than battle ever knew.

It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.

It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.