Some believe that those aeroplanes on September 11 came out of a clear blue sky. I believe they came out of a swamp of hatred created by us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests the causes of the September 11 attacks stemmed from hatred fostered by Western actions.
- In plain terms
- He believes the attacks came from hatred created by our own actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider root causes in external actions when analyzing attacks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much responsibility do victims bear?
- What creates hatred?
Another view
This perspective may absolve the attackers of their agency.
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