Randy recalled that they used to say a big war would cost too much, disrupt world trade and bankrupt everybody. Helen calls him an idealist. What is an idealist? Why do you think Helen called him one? Do you think being idealistic is easier than being r

An idealist is a person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations. Randy thinks humanity wants to protect their money and way of life instead of destroying each other. He thinks human nature knows better than self-destruction. Helen thinks Randy is being too idealistic about human nature.