the nation is better off frightened and informed than left happily in the dark.
2007-11-21 19:26:32 · 11 answers · asked by mawenyan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
When you say, "They're better off....", It sort of gives the meaning, "They are better left that way...."
If I translate the entire sentence for you.It means that
"it would be better for the nation to know the truth & live in fear than not know what is happening".
2007-11-21 19:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better to know and be frightened than not to know and be happy.
It is this mentality that makes us say, "doc, tell me the truth!"
But for a nation...I disagree. Some people simply cannot be in a postion to understand the problems of a nation.
Sounds to me like a politican is scrounging for votes by playing honest George!
2007-11-22 03:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better for the nation to know what's going on and be scared rather than be ignorant and happy.
Generally speaking, if you are better off than someone you are in an improved position. Hope this helps.
2007-11-22 03:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means we are in a better spot in some way, like emotionally for example for knowing something is true than not knowing. Like, say the gov't knows there are UFO's in space. Should they tell us what they know? Or should they leave us wondering if that is true? If they tell us there really are UFO's, would the population panic? Would we all freak out? or would it be better for us not to know, and be blissfully ignorant. Would we do better if we knew it was true or not? I am sorry if this is confusing, but its difficult to explain. thanks for asking though. its fun to think about.
2007-11-22 03:44:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the nation would benefit from being happily educated and informed than any of those things!
personally education is the key
2007-11-22 03:32:32 · answer #5 · answered by Micheal Jones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The expression means........more fortunate but can also be used to suggest that one is more prosperous than another as in Mr. Gates is better off than me.
2007-11-22 03:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by pjallittle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means the other option is worse...it is worse to be in the dark than to be frightened and informed.
2007-11-22 03:30:46 · answer #7 · answered by TRISTON 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better off then red on the head, I'm red headed and am offended by the question.
2007-11-22 03:30:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
better off than u duhh
2007-11-22 03:28:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a more favourable situation
2007-11-22 03:30:34 · answer #10 · answered by Victoria P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋