Talk:James Ironwood/@comment-24272379-20140916220547/@comment-3146930-20140916221357

In a way, it could be said that Ozpin is giving his students and the general public false ideas. Despite the phrase "We are in a time of peace" being repeated at least twice in the show, most of the major events contradict this statement. The White Fang is on the rise, Roman has been stealing Dust almost completely unopposed for months now, Tukson was killed in broad daylight (sort of, he was in his shop but it was still business hours), travel between countries is becoming increasingly more difficult, and Roman drove down the highway in a stolen battle suit.

Ironwood isn't exactly in the wrong here and could be telling Penny the truth, but it is Ruby and the others that are blinded. We also don't know what exactly Qrow has been sending Ironwood and Ozpin, but it must be something important if it is makes Ironwood want to transport a small army to Vale. There is nothing wrong with being prepared after all.