I have killed no one and I have ordered no one to be killed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker denies direct involvement in killing or ordering it.
- In plain terms
- I did not kill anyone nor tell anyone to kill.
- What can you take from it?
- Denial of direct action is common in accusations of responsibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does denying orders absolve guilt?
- How is responsibility assigned?
Another view
Denying orders does not preclude indirect responsibility.
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