Howard zinn

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

I'm worried that students will take their obedient place in society and look to become successful cogs in the wheel - let the wheel spin them around as it wants without taking a look at what they're doing. I'm concerned that students not become passive acceptors of the official doctrine that's handed down to them from the White House, the media, textbooks, teachers and preachers.

If any Australian feels the Government let them down I regret that.

It's an opportunity to tell the family, 'We're sorry,' and to compensate then.

I've always imagined having roses at my wedding. It's just the way I've pictured it.