I choose to live in what I think is the greatest country in the world, which is committing horrendous terrorist acts and should stop.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author chooses to live in the US despite it committing horrendous terrorist acts and needing to stop.
- In plain terms
- Choosing to live in a country that commits terrorism.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge a country's actions while choosing to stay.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you oppose a country and stay?
- What is responsible citizenship?
Another view
It does not address how individuals can effectively stop state actions.
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