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Camillo "Mac" Bica
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Camillo "Mac" Bica, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, a long-time activist for peace and justice, a member of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War, and the coordinator of the Long Island Chapter of Veterans for Peace. His books include "Beyond PTSD: The Moral Casualties of War," (Gnosis Press, 2016), and "Worthy of Gratitude: Why Veterans May Not Want to be Thanked for Their "Service" in War" (Gnosis Press, 2015), "There Are No Flowers in a War Zone."
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
On the Duty to Conscientiously Object Selective Conscientious Objection, then, is the claim by non pacifists first, that a particular war fails to satisfy the just war criteria, second, that it is illegal and immoral, and third, that all moral agents are obligated not to abide by the decisions of government and to refuse to participate in or to support the prosecution of this particular war. Consequently, in an unjust war, law and morality are in agreement.
Saturday, March 27, 2010On the Duty to Conscientiously Object Selective Conscientious Objection, then, is the claim by non pacifists first, that a particular war fails to satisfy the just war criteria, second, that it is illegal and immoral, and third, that all moral agents are obligated not to abide by the decisions of government and to refuse to participate in or to support the prosecution of this particular war. Consequently, in an unjust war, law and morality are in agreement.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Law, Morality, and Conscience in War The Truth Commission on Conscience in War will take place place on March 21st at the Riverside Church in New York City. At a time when our nation is engaged in wars and occupations in at least four countries, this discussion of the profound moral and legal dilemmas faced not only by members of the military but by all American citizens in whose name these wars are conducted, is both a timely and important undertaking.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010Law, Morality, and Conscience in War The Truth Commission on Conscience in War will take place place on March 21st at the Riverside Church in New York City. At a time when our nation is engaged in wars and occupations in at least four countries, this discussion of the profound moral and legal dilemmas faced not only by members of the military but by all American citizens in whose name these wars are conducted, is both a timely and important undertaking.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
March of Folly Tell me again what it is we are accomplishing in the antiwar/peace movement?
Tuesday, February 2, 2010March of Folly Tell me again what it is we are accomplishing in the antiwar/peace movement?
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Friday, January 8, 2010
A New Strategy for America In the face of escalating violence in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, and Yemen, and with continuing acts of terrorism targeting America and our allies, it is time for President Obama to effect real and meaningful change by acting reasonably, rationally, responsibly, and in accordance with the mandate of a Nobel Peace Laureate to not only end war and violence in the world but to foster peace and understanding.
Friday, January 8, 2010A New Strategy for America In the face of escalating violence in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, and Yemen, and with continuing acts of terrorism targeting America and our allies, it is time for President Obama to effect real and meaningful change by acting reasonably, rationally, responsibly, and in accordance with the mandate of a Nobel Peace Laureate to not only end war and violence in the world but to foster peace and understanding.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Hell No, We Won't Go . . . Again The intent of this article is to respond to those on the left, to antiwar and peace activists who, disappointed by an obdurate and unresponsive political leadership and frustrated by the apathy and indifference of the vast majority of American citizens to the death and destruction prosecuted in all our names, advocate reinstating the draft to make war more inclusive - personal and relevant to a greater number of people.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009Hell No, We Won't Go . . . Again The intent of this article is to respond to those on the left, to antiwar and peace activists who, disappointed by an obdurate and unresponsive political leadership and frustrated by the apathy and indifference of the vast majority of American citizens to the death and destruction prosecuted in all our names, advocate reinstating the draft to make war more inclusive - personal and relevant to a greater number of people.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Revitalizing the Anti War Movement If it is truly our intent to revitalize the anti war movement, we must begin a dialogue to redefine our goals and to re-evaluate and clarify our tactics and strategy. That is, we must become more focused on ending American militarism and imperialism, war and occupation, and we must build a coalition of voices by practicing tolerance and understanding for a diversity of views and opinions.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009Revitalizing the Anti War Movement If it is truly our intent to revitalize the anti war movement, we must begin a dialogue to redefine our goals and to re-evaluate and clarify our tactics and strategy. That is, we must become more focused on ending American militarism and imperialism, war and occupation, and we must build a coalition of voices by practicing tolerance and understanding for a diversity of views and opinions.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Is All Fair in Love, War, and Journalism? Whether to take and then to publish photographs of injured, dead, and dying American Servicemen and women remains a deeply troubling and hotly debated issue. The most recent incident involved the Associated Press's decision to release, against the wishes of his family, a photo by Julie Jacobson showing a mortally wounded Marine, Lance Corporal Joshua M. Bernard, being administered to by his comrades.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009Is All Fair in Love, War, and Journalism? Whether to take and then to publish photographs of injured, dead, and dying American Servicemen and women remains a deeply troubling and hotly debated issue. The most recent incident involved the Associated Press's decision to release, against the wishes of his family, a photo by Julie Jacobson showing a mortally wounded Marine, Lance Corporal Joshua M. Bernard, being administered to by his comrades.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Fratricide at Camp Liberty Dr. Bica Discusses the tragic killings at Camp Liberty in Iraq.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009Fratricide at Camp Liberty Dr. Bica Discusses the tragic killings at Camp Liberty in Iraq.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Deadly Games It is clear that the military has realized the value and effectiveness of video games in enticing young men and women to enlist. In this article, using the Army Experience Center as an example,Dr.Bica argues that a moral society and concerned citizenry should not stand idly by while its children are being manipulated into making choices they may not otherwise have made, choices that will affect them for the rest of their lives
Wednesday, May 6, 2009Deadly Games It is clear that the military has realized the value and effectiveness of video games in enticing young men and women to enlist. In this article, using the Army Experience Center as an example,Dr.Bica argues that a moral society and concerned citizenry should not stand idly by while its children are being manipulated into making choices they may not otherwise have made, choices that will affect them for the rest of their lives
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Deconstructing President Obama's New Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan In this article Dr. Bica clarifies President Obama's strategy for war and escalation in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Thursday, April 2, 2009Deconstructing President Obama's New Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan In this article Dr. Bica clarifies President Obama's strategy for war and escalation in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Warrior to Warrior: Welcome Home A rather grim but realistic "welcome home" and call to action from a former Marine officer who served in Vietnam to members of the military returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thursday, July 31, 2008Warrior to Warrior: Welcome Home A rather grim but realistic "welcome home" and call to action from a former Marine officer who served in Vietnam to members of the military returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Friday, May 23, 2008
On This Memorial Day Camillo "Mac" Bica argues that Memorial Day is not about parades, air shows that celebrate the instruments of war, picnics, or sales at the mall. Rather, he challenges his fellow veterans, at least those who know war, to use this day to remind all Americans of the tragedy, futility, and waste of war.
Friday, May 23, 2008On This Memorial Day Camillo "Mac" Bica argues that Memorial Day is not about parades, air shows that celebrate the instruments of war, picnics, or sales at the mall. Rather, he challenges his fellow veterans, at least those who know war, to use this day to remind all Americans of the tragedy, futility, and waste of war.
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Friday, March 7, 2008
Deconstructing Winter Soldier In this article, Dr. Bica argues against any misconception regarding the upcoming Winter Soldier, Iraq and Afghanistan hearings.
Friday, March 7, 2008Deconstructing Winter Soldier In this article, Dr. Bica argues against any misconception regarding the upcoming Winter Soldier, Iraq and Afghanistan hearings.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Beyond PTSD, Part Three The Moral Casualties of War: War Crazy In this installment of Beyond PTSD, in the hope of providing a more complete picture of the psychological, emotional, and moral impact of war, Professor Bica offers, not theoretical analysis, but personal observations regarding the aftermath of war. In doing so, he will ask the reader not to think so much as to feel.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007Beyond PTSD, Part Three The Moral Casualties of War: War Crazy In this installment of Beyond PTSD, in the hope of providing a more complete picture of the psychological, emotional, and moral impact of war, Professor Bica offers, not theoretical analysis, but personal observations regarding the aftermath of war. In doing so, he will ask the reader not to think so much as to feel.
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
To My Fellow Veterans on Memorial Day Memorial Day is for most the traditional beginning of the summer season. It is, as well, a wonderful opportunity to purchase that much needed lawnmower or television set during the many Memorial Day sales down at the mall. With our eagerness to put the drudgery of the winter season behind us, we often forget what Memorial Day is truly about.
Sunday, May 27, 2007To My Fellow Veterans on Memorial Day Memorial Day is for most the traditional beginning of the summer season. It is, as well, a wonderful opportunity to purchase that much needed lawnmower or television set during the many Memorial Day sales down at the mall. With our eagerness to put the drudgery of the winter season behind us, we often forget what Memorial Day is truly about.
