War as metaphor
1 July 2009
War has become a popular but unfortunate metaphor and euphemism for
society’s social failures. The “wars” on drugs, illiteracy, and poverty have all
been lost, and the war on terrorism seems endless. Since war connotes conflict,
violence, and death, we should dispense with this malevolent metaphor, and
instead find beneficent metaphors that are more conducive to peace and
health. Words have power and meaning, and they should be chosen carefully.
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