Germ warfare against the United States would escalate to war against all humanity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Biological weapons use against one nation implies a threat to all of humanity.
- In plain terms
- Using germ warfare hurts everyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Weapons of mass destruction endanger all.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should nations limit destructive weapons?
- What protects global safety in war?
Another view
Some states may ignore global implications for local gain.
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