Bad guy Quote by Michael Robotham
““Here you can shoot the bad guys,' a mercenary says in Baghdad. 'In America we give them corporate bonuses.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: by Michael Robotham
A mercenary in Baghdad contrasts the direct violence in Iraq with the corporate corruption in America.
In simple terms: In Iraq you shoot bad guys; in America they get bonuses.
Key Takeaway
Corruption can be as harmful as violence.
Themes
Violence
Corruption
Iraq War
Corporate greed
Mood
Ironic
Critical
Type
Satirical
Political
When to use this quote
- Political satire
- War commentary
Key Concepts
Moral equivalence
Critique of capitalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What forms of violence are normalized in society?
A Different Perspective
The comparison may oversimplify complex issues.
