Bush sees the evil as out there in the wider world, residing in people who hate freedom. Look at his immediate response to the pictures of prisoner abuse this is not what Americans do, these are not our values. – Peter Singer
Knowledge is generally considered a good thing so, presumably, knowing more about how the U.S. thinks and operates around the world is also good. – Peter Singer
We need to recognise that what really matters isnt buying more and more consumer goods, but family, friends, and knowing that we are doing something worthwhile with our lives. Helping to reduce the appalling consequences of world poverty should be part of that reassessment. – Peter Singer
In a democracy, citizens pass judgment on their government, and if they are kept in the dark about what their government is doing, they cannot be in a position to make well-grounded decisions. – Peter Singer