War Quote by Michael Berryman
“Sending our youth to war is wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion: Youth and War Debate, 1998
Sending young people to fight is morally wrong because it exploits their inexperience and sacrifices their future
In simple terms: War harms youth; it's wrong
Key Takeaway
Protect youth from combat
Themes
ethics
war
youth
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- military recruitment
- education policy
- family decisions
- public protests
Key Concepts
pacifism
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- Is there ever a just cause for youth combat?
- What alternatives protect both security and youth?
A Different Perspective
Some argue youth can gain discipline from service
