John HerseyIt seems logical that he who supports total war in principle cannot complain of a war against civilians.
About This Quote
This quote is a response to the idea that it is easy to justify killing civilians in a war. Those who support the idea of total war may be unaware that killing civilians may also be considered a war crime. This quote points out a conflict between an aggressive attitude and a willingness to take action against civilians.
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