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Business leaders Quote by Harry Leslie Smith

“The sepia tone of November has become blood-soaked with paper poppies festooning the lapels of our politicians, newsreaders and business leaders … I will no longer allow my obligation as a veteran to remember those who died in the great wars to be co-opted by current or former politicians to…” quote by Harry Leslie Smith
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““The sepia tone of November has become blood-soaked with paper poppies festooning the lapels of our politicians, newsreaders and business leaders … I will no longer allow my obligation as a veteran to remember those who died in the great wars to be co-opted by current or former politicians to justify our folly in Iraq, our morally dubious war on terror and our elimination of one’s right to privacy.””

Harry Leslie Smith

About This Quote

The author condemns political exploitation of war memories, linking past sacrifices to current policies that threaten privacy and morality.

In simple terms: War memory used for politics.

Key Takeaway

Guard truth.

Themes

politics war memory privacy

Mood

passionate defiant

Type

activist political

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • journalism
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

history ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we honor memory responsibly?
  • What safeguards protect privacy?
A Different Perspective

Emotions may cloud objective analysis.

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