Civil war Quote by Rutger Bregman
““Take a Somalian toddler. She has a 20% probability of dying before reaching the age of five. Now compare: American frontline soldiers had a mortality rate of 6.7% in the Civil War, 1.8% in World War II, and 0.5% in the Vietnam War.30 Yet we won’t hesitate to send that Somalian toddler back if it turns out her mother isn’t a “real” refugee. Back to the Somalian child-mortality front.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk, date unknown
The speaker highlights the disparity between child mortality in Somalia and historical war casualties, questioning the moral inconsistency in refugee attitudes.
In simple terms: It points out a moral double standard regarding refugees.
Key Takeaway
Challenge biased perceptions of refugees.
Themes
human rights
war
refugee policy
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- humanitarian aid discussions
- policy debates
- media commentary
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
statistics
policy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases influence our view of refugees?
- How do statistics shape public opinion?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex geopolitical factors.
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