Even while I was a Navy SEAL, I participated in the 1970s peace movement. I marched at peace rallies. I admit it wasn't so much because of my great love of peace as it was because of my great love of female companionship. To the women in the movement, I was the poor beleaguered victim of the system, sent off against his will to fight this horrible war. They didn't realize that the navy had no draft!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ventura admits his participation in peace protests was motivated by dating prospects rather than anti-war beliefs, noting the Navy had no draft.
- In plain terms
- He joined peace rallies to meet women, not because he opposed the war.
- What can you take from it?
- People sometimes join causes for personal reasons.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people join movements?
- Does the motive matter if the outcome helps?
Another view
His honesty undermines the sincerity of the movement he joined.
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