The advice 'bomb them back to the Stone Age' may show that the speaker is already there himself, but it could, if followed, force all of us to join him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Harmful rhetoric reveals ignorance in the speaker. Acting on it could destroy everyone.
- In plain terms
- People who suggest extreme violence may not understand reality. Doing what they say would harm everyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Reject extreme rhetoric that threatens collective safety.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this rhetoric dangerous or strategic?
- What should we do with extreme voices?
Another view
Sometimes hard rhetoric is a tool to deter stronger enemies.
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