I know what warfare is and I reject it Of course you reject it. Who can kill you? You'll never die. But out there are millions of people who can die
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker rejects warfare because they cannot die, while others can.
- In plain terms
- You can't reject killing if you can't die, but others can.
- What can you take from it?
- Invulnerability makes rejecting war hypocritical for the powerful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you reject war when you are safe?
- How does your safety affect your choices?
Another view
Some argue duty overrides personal safety concerns.
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