American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- National trust during conflict relies on consistently opposing terrorism regardless of who commits it.
- In plain terms
- Stay firm against terrorism no matter who does it to keep trust.
- What can you take from it?
- Consistency in opposing terror builds credibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define a terrorist act?
- Does allyship ever excuse violence?
Another view
It assumes all terrorist acts are equally identifiable and condemnable.
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