What Next for U.S. Foreign Policy?

• Author: Sharp, Gene
• Position: Letters - Letter to the Editor

The impressive accuracy of the interview with me by Jesse Walker ("What Next for U.S. Foreign Policy?" June) was unfortunately counterbalanced by the rifle placed above it: "The Pacifist."

That term is not accurate, and it may confuse readers. My views do not fall into any of the types of "pacifism." Historically, most nonviolent struggles have been waged by people who were never pacifists. Many groups have chosen nonviolent struggle not on ethical grounds, but because they felt it would be most effective.

That means that future acute conflicts, including against extreme dictatorships, can be waged by people...