I copied this quote from a web site. Its should not have had an apostrophe. Or was it correct to have one in Jefferson's time? If not, and the quote is correct, one would expect the great man to have known better.
I think that war, like violence, is a highly undesirable option, and must be avoided at all costs, but it may be resorted to after all peaceful means have been exhausted. There are times when not resorting to war in order to prevent a greater evil can be disastrous. World War II was definitely a necessary war. During wartime, I think it is extremely important to maintain a system of moral conduct-for example, avoiding civilian casualties. However, I also acknowledge the fact that sometimes, upholding morality (for example, refraining from a crucial attack because it is detrimental to the environment) can draw out the war even longer, result in more casualties, and make the situation more grueling for everyone. All of these consequences must be born in mind before waging a war, which must be recognized as the heavy undertaking that it actually is.
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>I copied this quote from a web site. Its should not have had an apostrophe. Or was it correct to have one in Jefferson’s time? If not, and the quote is correct, one would expect the great man to have known better.
Another possibility is that it was spoken and whomever wrote the quote made the mistake.