Strikingly, no concern was voiced over the glaringly obvious fact that no official reason was ever offered for going to war -- no reason, that is, that could not be instantly refuted by a literate teenager.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- War was justified without a credible reason, and any rational objection could be dismissed by a teenager.
- In plain terms
- No solid reason was given for war, and it could be easily refuted.
- What can you take from it?
- Question official justifications for conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do leaders present weak justifications?
- How can citizens hold them accountable?
Another view
Complex geopolitical factors may not be easily summarized.
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