It is important that those engaged in terrorism realise that our determination to defend our values and our way of life is greater than their determination to cause death and destruction to innocent people in a desire to impose extremism on the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He asserts that democratic resolve to protect values outweighs terrorist determination to cause harm.
- In plain terms
- Society’s commitment to its values is stronger than terrorism.
- What can you take from it?
- Uphold democratic principles against extremism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can societies maintain resolve?
- What limits exist in defending values?
Another view
Overconfidence may underestimate terrorist adaptability.
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