The more innocent they are, the more they deserve to be shot.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In some systems, the most innocent victims are targeted the most harshly.
- In plain terms
- Innocent people are often punished the most.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize vulnerability as a danger sign.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you protect innocence?
- Why target the innocent?
Another view
It implies inevitability rather than calling for resistance.
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