And now, our submarines are armed with mass murder, our sill, only defense against mass murder.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Defense relies on weapons capable of mass destruction in the modern age.
- In plain terms
- Our defense uses weapons of mass murder.
- What can you take from it?
- Defense can involve mass destruction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is defense justified by offense?
- What are the ethics of deterrence?
Another view
Some argue these weapons prevent war through deterrence.
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