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Moore, U.G., January 4, 1948
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Dear Sir: | Dear Sir: | ||
| − | In response to your statement I enclose my check for $10. | + | In response to your statement I enclose my check for $10.00 to assist in the work of your committee. |
However, I am doubtful somewhat of the efficacy of your approach. It seems to be based too much on the fear angle. It does not seem to me that fear has been a deterrent in the past, i.e. the fear of the consequences of war. Men seem to have been more fearful of the consequences to their own material possessions and power and this has blinded them to the other consequence, especially since in the main they were obsessed by their own evaluation of their cunning and their capacity to beat the other fellow to the draw. | However, I am doubtful somewhat of the efficacy of your approach. It seems to be based too much on the fear angle. It does not seem to me that fear has been a deterrent in the past, i.e. the fear of the consequences of war. Men seem to have been more fearful of the consequences to their own material possessions and power and this has blinded them to the other consequence, especially since in the main they were obsessed by their own evaluation of their cunning and their capacity to beat the other fellow to the draw. | ||