We expect history to be imposing, complex, with an elaborate machinery of cause and effect. There are worse consequences in the Bal- kans. Peacekeeping by means of smart bombs that now and then drop down hospital chimneys breeds contradictions. Further, the use of computerized high technology creates an expectation of perfect precision. But war drags technology down to its level.
Stupidity gets to be dangerous.
It gets to be tragic. A stupidity here, an incompetence there, and pretty soon you're talking about real folly. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines .