Quote by LeVar Burton

The unvarnished truth is that we have spent the last decade funding the machinery of war, and our children have been sacrificed.

The unvarnished truth is that we have spent the last decade

Summary

This quote suggests that for the past ten years, there has been a significant investment in financing military operations, resulting in the neglect and detriment of future generations. It implies that the resources and attention directed towards war efforts have come at the expense of prioritizing the welfare, education, and well-being of our children. The quote underscores the idea that the consequences of this misplacement of priorities have negatively impacted the younger generation, pointing out the cost of prioritizing war over nurturing and investing in the future.

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