Weapons And War
Sir,—You would deny the soundness of the motto, “Be Prepared.” Seth Newell, however, attacks me for my defence of the principle. Man at the present stage of evolution has a dual nature. He can be both pacifist and aggressor. Within the State the maintenance of order is a major task. Law restrains individuals, but nations are just -as eager for gain. Germany was not deterred by world public opinion. There are no real grounds for thinking that a new aspirant will be. ‘Speak softly, but carry a big stick” is the best safeguard for peace.—Yours, etc.,
T. M. SHAW. Westport, July 22, 1966. [This correspondence is now closed. Ed., “The Press.”]
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31120, 25 July 1966, Page 12
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114Weapons And War Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31120, 25 July 1966, Page 12
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