https://library.ucsd.edu/speccoll/dswenttowar/#ark:bb8499185p

Dr. Seuss’ response to the outcry over his illustration of progressive clergyman, John Haynes Holmes, cry of brotherhood during WWII.

“In response to the letters defending John Haynes Holmes ... sure, I believe in love, brotherhood and a cooing white pigeon on every man's roof. I even think it's nice to have pacifists and strawberry festivals ... in between wars.

But right now, when the Japs are planting their hatchets in our skulls, it seem like a hell of a time for us to smile and warble: 'Brothers!' It is a rather flabby battlecry.”

If we want to win, we've got to kill Japs, whether it depresses John Haynes Holmes or not. We can get palsy-walsy afterward with those that are left.