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 justify our folly in Iraq, our morally dubious war on terror and our elimination of one’s right to privacy.””
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.
Guard truth.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- journalism
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor memory responsibly?
- What safeguards protect privacy?
Emotions may cloud objective analysis.