Since pacifists have more freedom of action in countries where traces of democracy survive, pacifism can act more effectively against democracy than for it. Objectively the pacifist is pro-Nazi.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pacifism in democracies may objectively aid enemy forces by opposing democratic defense.
- In plain terms
- In democracies, pacifists might help Nazis by stopping the defense of democracy.
- What can you take from it?
- Ideals can have unintended political consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can pacifism harm democracy?
- What does true neutrality look like?
Another view
Pacifism can also promote peace which benefits democracy in other ways.
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