Quote by Doris Lessing

September 11 was terrible but, if one goes back over the history of the IRA, what happened to the Americans wasn't that terrible.

September 11 was terrible but, if one goes back over the his

Summary

This quote suggests that when considering historical acts of terrorism, the 9/11 attack on the Americans may not have been as terrible compared to the actions of the IRA (Irish Republican Army). It implies that by examining the history of IRA's acts, the extent of the tragedy on September 11th may be somewhat contextualized or relativized. This statement may provoke a discussion about the severity of different acts of terrorism and their impact on various societies.

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By Doris Lessing

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