America decided we were going to stand by and let Americans die at the hands of terrorists a long time ago.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- America decided long ago to protect Americans from terrorist death, even if it means standing by while they die.
- In plain terms
- The US accepts risks to prevent worse terrorist outcomes.
- What can you take from it?
- Policy balances risk and protection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What protections are worth the cost?
- How do leaders justify inaction?
Another view
This view justifies difficult moral choices.
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