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There are still thousands of people dying every year in Laos, mostly children and farmers, from unexploded anti-personnel ordnance that the U.S. simply saturated much of the land with, especially in the Plain of Jars. There actually is a British engineering team trying to remove some of these things, which are much worse than land mines.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the ongoing consequences of war and the humanitarian crisis caused by unexploded ordnance.
Noam Chomsky's quote sheds light on the tragic aftermath of war, particularly how unexploded anti-personnel ordnance continues to claim lives in Laos, affecting mostly vulnerable populations like children and farmers. It emphasizes the urgent need for humanitarian efforts to clear these deadly remnants of conflict, while pointing out the serious implications of military actions that leave lasting dangers in war-torn areas.
Themes
LaosUnexploded OrdnanceWarHumanitarianChildrenFarmers
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech discussing the impact of war on civilians, this quote underscores the need for awareness and action.
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