Howard Zinn - Just War Speech 05/12/2006

Another contribution that I am moved to make on Veteran's Day.

Is there something like a just war? A speech of Howard Zinn in the context of the 2006 "War on Terror" situation, and the generality how masses are prepared for going to war, massaged by so called justifications to mak ethe war look legitimate. This recording was originally derived from GLiving, and is not available anymore online, yet there is a C-Span broadcast of the same event (another video angle) roaming around. From http://www.democraticunderground.com/... : "Dr. Gino Strada and historian Howard Zinn speak about their latest books at an event sponsored by Emergency (www.emergencyusa.org ), a humanitarian group that provides free medical care for civilian victims in war zones around the world. [...] Professor Zinn discusses the Bush administration's invasion and occupation of Iraq, the possibility of an attack on Iran, and the American public's appetite for war today. His latest book is titled "Just War." Both participants answer questions from audience members following their remarks. This event was held at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles.

Please go here for the full speech " The Just War? An Evening With Gino Strada, Howard Zinn, and Fabio Fazio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXPLez2CnP0

On May 12, 2006, American historian and activist Howard Zinn and Italian surgeon and author Dr. Gino Strada presented a forum on the theme “The Just War.” Dr. Strada is the author of Green Parrots: A War Surgeon’s Diary, published by Charta. It is a diary of his experiences working in places such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Somolia, and Sudan. During the event he talked about the civilian war victims he has encountered and argued for the need to abolish war as a means for settling disputes. Following that, Professor Zinn discussed the Bush administration’s invasion and occupation of Iraq, the possibility of an attack on Iran, and the American public’s appetite for war today. Mr. Zinn is the author of Just War, published by Charta. After their presentation, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. The event, held at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, was sponsored Emergency, USA, a humanitarian group co-founded by Dr. Strada.