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“If you don't like the President, it costs you 90 bucks to fly to Washington to picket. If you don't like the governor, it costs you 60 bucks to fly to Albany to picket. If you don't like me - 90 cents.” quote by Ed Koch
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“If you don't like the President, it costs you 90 bucks to fly to Washington to picket. If you don't like the governor, it costs you 60 bucks to fly to Albany to picket. If you don't like me - 90 cents.”

Ed Koch

About This Quote

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

Protest costs vary, but the principle of dissent remains cheap for the speaker.

In simple terms: Protest is cheap for the one being protested.

Key Takeaway

Value free speech, question authority.

Themes

politics protest cost

Mood

critical satirical

Type

political humorous

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • budget constraints
  • political satire

Key Concepts

civil disobedience public dissent

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can marginalized voices protest affordably?
  • What alternatives exist to costly demonstrations?
A Different Perspective

Economic barriers can limit protest participation.

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