I'm not a pacifist. I was very much for the war against Hitler and I also supported the intervention in Korea, but in this war we went in there to steal Vietnam.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker distinguishes between justified wars and conflicts driven by imperialism.
- In plain terms
- Not all wars are equal; some are defensive while others are for gain.
- What can you take from it?
- Critically evaluate the true reasons behind military conflicts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who benefits from the conflict?
Another view
Classifying wars as purely defensive or imperialist can be subjective.
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