Archive for Maria Bryan
Outside the classroom
Although we are learning a lot about the theory and methods of large scale nonviolent movements I would like to take a moment to stress the importance of individual change. We have great opportunities for nonviolent action in our personal lives. Not only does Gustavus have wonderful organizations to become involved in but there are […]
Spending on a “Just” War
In my opinion one of the best arguments for pacifism is the economic opportunity cost of war. There are so many different opportunities missed by the United States because of the huge portion of national budget dedicated to defense. In 2010 the U.S. budgeted to spend around 700 billion dollars on the military. Estimates on the amount of additional spending it would cost […]