There is nothing quite so good as burial at sea. It is simple, tidy, and not very incriminating.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He suggests burial at sea is simple, tidy, and hard to trace.
- In plain terms
- Sea burial is discreet and low-key.
- What can you take from it?
- Alternative disposal methods can avoid detection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the moral implications of hidden burials?
- How do laws address unconventional disposal?
Another view
Legal and ethical issues make sea burial problematic in many jurisdictions.
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