"What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?"
2007-02-09 08:13:39 · 25 answers · asked by Longhaired Freaky Person 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
He would have no reply, he probably couldn't comprehend the quote--but it is very true. If you're dead, what do you care the cause?
2007-02-09 08:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by melouofs 7 · 5⤊ 8⤋
I don't know what he would say exactly, but I would hope that he would say something like " It doesn't make any difference to the dead, the orphans, or the homeless, but it will make a big difference to their children and their ancestors.
And even if doesn't make a difference to the aforementioned people, failing at doing good rather than succeeding in doing evil, even if both generate the same result, makes a big difference in God's eyes.
2007-02-09 16:22:57 · answer #2 · answered by STILL standing 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
He would say what a great leader Gandhi was, a real humanitarian. He would then say, to the thousands who died and to the children left without parents, to the millions who lost their sense of safety, and to those who lost everything due to the destruction of 9/11....it makes a hell of a difference.
....or something like that.
2007-02-09 20:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by Michael E 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, I think he'd say:
Actions taken under the ideals of our ethics (freedom, democracy, etc.), if TRULY taken for those goals, are more noble, as they eventually lead to a more free society. Killing a dictator (with collateral damage) to allow people the possibility of self-determination is superior to killing a dissident for speaking his mind in order to increase a totalitarian's power hold of fear over his people.
(This is not to say that I necessarily agree with him, but it's a possible response.)
2007-02-09 16:18:19 · answer #4 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
This english is not at the 3rd grade level, and therefore, will have no meaning to Bush. Consequently, he wouldn't be able to respond with meaningful words but will have a blank look on his face.
2007-02-09 17:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First off, I totally agree, but life's no fun if you can't play Devil's Advocate.
He would say that the deaths in Iraq are unfortunate, but the distinction between totalitarianism and democracy should be made in order to benefit the living.
2007-02-09 16:16:43 · answer #6 · answered by DonSoze 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Bush would beat him up and throw his sandals on the power lines.
2007-02-09 16:25:43 · answer #7 · answered by Steven 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
probably that they are the orphans of countries that are an immediate threat to the US population, and making sure the US isn't filled needlessly with orphans, is my job.
or
Hey you gonna eat that?
2007-02-09 16:24:43 · answer #8 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He would send his troops to india saying how dare thier late leader could give such anti American statement ??
2007-02-09 16:29:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The only true answer is to ask the President himself. To do otherwise is slanderous to "guess" what someone else would say.
2007-02-09 16:55:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
"Gandhi? Isn't that the green clay creature with the red horse as his sidekick on television?"
2007-02-09 16:17:03 · answer #11 · answered by msharp00 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋