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Now if you ask me, in conclusion, "Well, what, then should…

“Now if you ask me, in conclusion, "Well, what, then should properly be done?" Obviously war, but I mean in regard to this issue I would say: Any way possible permission should be refused and if they go ahead and build it, the government should bomb it out of existence, evacuating it first, with no…” quote by Leonard Peikoff
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“Now if you ask me, in conclusion, "Well, what, then should properly be done?" Obviously war, but I mean in regard to this issue I would say: Any way possible permission should be refused and if they go ahead and build it, the government should bomb it out of existence, evacuating it first, with no compensation to any of the property owners involved in this monstrosity.”

Leonard Peikoff

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker advocates for total destruction of a contentious project, emphasizing war and uncompensated demolition as solutions.

In simple terms: Total destruction is proposed as a solution.

Key Takeaway

Consider extreme measures critically before acting.

Themes

conflict destruction ethics

Mood

serious critical

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • environmental disputes
  • property rights
  • public safety

Key Concepts

political philosophy law

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is destruction ever justified?
  • What alternatives exist to violent resolution?
A Different Perspective

Violence may cause greater harm and legal issues.

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