Also Quote by Andrew Greeley
“It is also asserted that the election settled the matters of the war and the torture of prisoners. These are dead issues that no longer need be addressed.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Last of the Renshaw Family (fiction), 1990
The claim that war and torture issues are settled is a dangerous oversimplification; unresolved trauma persists beyond political resolutions.
In simple terms: War and torture issues remain unresolved.
Key Takeaway
Address lingering impacts of conflict.
Themes
politics
war
ethics
memory
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- post‑war societies
- human rights advocacy
- legal reforms
Key Concepts
Closure
historical trauma
political rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the hidden costs of declaring a conflict 'settled'?
- How can societies heal after war?
A Different Perspective
Assuming resolution ignores ongoing suffering.
