The principal instances of mass violence in the world today are those committed by governments within their own legally recognized borders. Can we really say there is no response to this? (Susan Sontag)

The principal instances of mass violence in the world today are those committed by governments within their own legally recognized borders. Can we really say there is no response to this?

Susan Sontag

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