We fought with you because we are free, and we don't put up with transgressions. We want to reclaim our nation. As you spoil our security, we will do so to you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The conflict is framed as a fight for freedom and reclaiming a nation against transgressions.
- In plain terms
- We fight for freedom and our nation. You harm our security so we harm yours.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom and sovereignty justify resistance against aggression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What justifies war?
- How is freedom defined?
Another view
The quote equates all aggression as justifying reciprocal harm.
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Free people do not relinquish their security. This is contrary to Bush's claim that we hate freedom. Let him tell us why we did not strike Sweden, for example.
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