Society must take every means at its disposal to defend itself against the emergence of a parallel power which defies the elected power.
Pierre TrudeauI think all of us, politicians and churchmen, should do our utmost to change the society so that there would be no need for violence.
Pierre TrudeauWho is it that said that 'you have not converted a man because you have silenced him?' This is true of the use of the military on people.
Pierre TrudeauIf you live in a society where those who govern society and determine its path do not respect freedom of speech and freedom of religion, freedom of choice, freedom of assembly, and if there is no democratic process and no way to change the order of things by reason and peace and love and so on, and if, as a result of that, certain ideas in which you believe are being crushed, then I think the only way you can defend yourself against this violence is in using violence of your own.
Pierre Trudeau