'We were always dead against the war.' (December 2003)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker states clear opposition to a specific war.
- In plain terms
- He says he and his group were against the war.
- What can you take from it?
- Taking a clear stance on conflict is important.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes opposition clear?
- How do you judge war?
Another view
Opposition to war may not resolve underlying causes.
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