I only care about the child who's on that one single crutch, trying to hobble out of the way of an American smart bomb whose destructive radius is several miles. There's no way. The child could have hobbled for a half-hour and still would be incinerated.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker emphasizes that even a child on a crutch cannot escape a massive bomb’s destructive radius.
- In plain terms
- A bomb would kill a child regardless of effort.
- What can you take from it?
- Large‑scale weapons render individual survival impossible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What ethical responsibilities arise when using such weapons?
- How can civilians be protected?
Another view
The scenario is exaggerated for effect.
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