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Jeff_999 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

The principles of wars

0 "A war, even if fought for individual liberty and democratic rights, usually requires that 01i00 these principles 02i00 be 01i00___, for they are ___02i00 the regimentation and discipline necessary for military efficiency. 02br
00A. espoused … contrary to 02br
00B. suppressed … fulfilled through 02br
00C. suspended … incompatible with 02br
00D. followed … disruptive of 02br
00E. rejected … inherent in" 02br
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00The answer is C. But I don't get what 01i00 principles 02i00 refers to? 0-
  

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0 Hi jeff999, 02br 02br 00I think the word refers to individual liberty and democratic rights. 02br 02br 00Just my two cents. 0-

— Julielai

  • 0 Hi jeff999, 02br 02br 00I think the word refers to individual liberty and democratic rights.
  • 02br 02br 00Just my two cents.
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0 Hi jeff999, 02br
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00I think the word refers to individual liberty and democratic rights. 02br
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0 Thank you, Julielai. 02br
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00But, why are they incompatible with the regimentation and discipline necessary for military efficiency? :-s 0-
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0 Soldiers obey orders; they don't exactly vote on a particular course of action (violation of democratic principles). Nor are they allowed to do anything they want (violation of personal liberty) -- in fact, there are restrictions even on their attire and hairdo. 0-
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0 Thank you, Julielai. Your interpretation is great! I've got the picture. 0-
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