[Peace-discuss] and yet, the lesser evil is very evil indeed.

[Jenifer Cartwright]

Yr prof(s) remark sounds like equal parts irony and acceptance of an unfortunate reality. --Jenifer

--- On Mon, 11/29/10, Morton K. Brussel <brussel at illinois.edu> wrote:

From: Morton K. Brussel <brussel at illinois.edu>
Subject: Re: [Peace-discuss] and yet, the lesser evil is very evil indeed.
To: "Karen Medina" <kmedina67 at gmail.com>
Cc: "Peace-discuss List" <Peace-discuss at lists.chambana.net>
Date: Monday, November 29, 2010, 10:30 AM

-- Ach!  Cynical, thuggish morality. 

On Nov 29, 2010, at 7:15 AM, Karen Medina wrote:

> So why is it more acceptable for world powers to "reign in" nation neighbors?
> 
> I ask because the most common thing my professor friends say to me is:
> "Powerful countries have always exercised their power. Why should the
> United States be held to a higher standard?"
> 
> …
> 
> By the way, my friends' final conclusion is: "World domination is a
> natural thing. You are wasting your time being a peace activist."

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