We shall fight against them, throw them in prisons and destroy them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Putin vows to fight, imprison, and destroy perceived enemies.
- In plain terms
- He says they will fight and destroy them.
- What can you take from it?
- He proposes a hardline approach to opposition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits should be placed on state violence?
- How does this affect civil liberties?
Another view
It endorses extreme measures without due process.
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