We must speak the truth about terror. Let us never tolerate outrageous conspiracy theories concerning the attacks of September the 11th; malicious lies that attempt to shift the blame away from the terrorists, themselves, away from the guilty. To inflame ethnic hatred is to advance the cause of terror.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We should avoid false conspiracy theories about terrorism and focus on the truth to prevent hatred.
- In plain terms
- Do not believe lies about terror attacks; they help terrorists.
- What can you take from it?
- Reject conspiracy theories about terror.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you respond to conspiracy theories?
- What harms unity more than truth?
Another view
People often seek simple explanations for complex events.
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