I've been accused of every death except the casualty list of the World War.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Capone claims he was blamed for many deaths but not the war casualties.
- In plain terms
- He jokes about being held responsible for deaths he did not cause.
- What can you take from it?
- Public figures often absorb blame for events beyond their control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who gets blamed for war deaths?
- How is accountability assigned?
Another view
He ignores his actual role in causing deaths.
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