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I was not enthusiastic about the last Gulf war. Of course, it goes without saying, I rooted for our team once the shooting started. But I wasn't for that war. I was also against sending Americans to the Balkans. My point is, I'm genuinely against America deploying troops without a really, really good reason. I just can't imagine anyone not seeing 9/11 as a really good reason for wiping out Islamic totalitarians.

Ann Coulter#42

WarPolicyTerrorismAmericaForeign policyNational security

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker states opposition to previous wars but supports military action against Islamic totalitarians following 9/11 as justified.
In plain terms
I opposed past wars but believe fighting terrorists after 9/11 is necessary.
What can you take from it?
War justification depends on perceived threats to national safety.

Where it applies

  • foreign policy debates
  • national security reviews
  • public speeches

Putting it to work

  • war support
  • military advocacy

Questions to consider

  • When is war justified?
  • How do we define a just cause?

Another view

This rationale may oversimplify the complexities of counter-terrorism strategies.

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