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“At least in my country, we have come to accept the flags burning, but what we cannot accept is violence, burning of embassies and intimidations, and there is no excuse for that.” quote by Daniel Fried
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“At least in my country, we have come to accept the flags burning, but what we cannot accept is violence, burning of embassies and intimidations, and there is no excuse for that.”

Daniel Fried

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Burning flags may be tolerated, but violence, embassy attacks, and intimidation are unacceptable.

In simple terms: Violence is never acceptable.

Key Takeaway

Condemn violent protest.

Themes

politics protest violence

Mood

serious concerned

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • public demonstrations
  • diplomatic incidents
  • social movements

Key Concepts

civil disobedience ethical limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is protest justified?
  • How to express dissent non‑violently?
A Different Perspective

May conflate symbolic acts with broader dissent.

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