Quote by Joseph Heller

Frankly, I'd like to see the government get out of war altogether and leave the whole field to private industry.

Frankly, I'd like to see the government get out of war altog

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes it would be preferable for the government to completely remove itself from engaging in wars and hand over the responsibility to private businesses instead. The statement reflects a viewpoint that private industry may be better equipped or more efficient in handling conflict situations, suggesting a potential distrust or dissatisfaction with the government's ability to handle war. It also raises questions about the ethical implications and potential consequences of prioritizing profit-driven entities in matters of warfare.

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War

By Joseph Heller

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