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Camillo Mac Bica

Camillo Mac Bica

Camillo “Mac” Bica, Ph.D., is an author, activist, and Professor of Philosophy at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His focus is in Social and Political Philosophy and Ethics particularly as it applies to war. Mac is former Marine Corps Officer, Vietnam Veteran, long time activist for peace and social justice and coordinator of Veterans For Peace Long Island. He can be contacted through his website at http://www.camillobica.com.

Articles by this author

 

Futile Dialogue: What Would Socrates Do?

I am committed to remaining optimistic (at least somewhat), to looking for the best in people.

Camillo Mac Bica ·

I have realized that by living according to the Marine ethos, I have become a murderer, a realization that has caused me (and many others) profound guilt, shame, and moral distress. (Photo: DVIDSHUB/flickr/cc)

A Celebration of Killing and Dying

I have realized that I and many others who claim the title of Marine have had our selflessness, dedication, and patriotism exploited; asked, better compelled, to make sacrifices fighting in wars that were (are) ill-conceived, unnecessary, unjust, and immoral

Camillo Mac Bica ·

Reclaiming Armistice Day: A Day to Perpetuate Peace

As a veteran, I will not be misled and victimized once more by the militarists and war profiteers.

Camillo Mac Bica ·

WAR (Image: CD/CC BY 2.0)

Homily for the Slain

Memorial Day is a facade, a misrepresentation.

Camillo Mac Bica ·

"Many of whom who hold dual Israeli-American citizenship, e.g., Chuck Schumer, Barbara Boxer, Richard Blumenthal, John Bolton, have stepped up their protectionist agenda by instigating and supporting legislation which stifles free speech and makes illegal any criticism of and demands for Israeli accountability." (Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Flickr/cc)

Rationalizing Genocide

It’s long past time for the United States to end its complicity with Israeli war crimes.

Camillo Mac Bica ·

"Assault rifles as noted above are weapons of war designed to deliver fatal wounds to groups of individuals within a short period of time." (Joshua Roberts / Reuters)

"Why I Won't Give Up My AR15" . . . And Why You Should

Want to wear camouflage and be a warrior, then join the military.

Camillo Mac Bica ·

I Am a Teacher, Not an Instrument of Violence

I will not carry a weapon in the classroom. I will sacrifice my life, if need be, as other teachers have done, on behalf of my students, but I will not kill.

Camillo Mac Bica ·

Soul Repair

“Thank You for Saving My Son From All the Grief and Pain!”

Life amid the violence, death, horror, trauma, anxiety, and fatigue of war erodes our moral being

Camillo Mac Bica ·

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