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“I don't think there's any question journalists have become targets, but then I think that - that anyone who tries to practice liberty becomes a target of fanatics.” quote by Adam Gopnik
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“I don't think there's any question journalists have become targets, but then I think that - that anyone who tries to practice liberty becomes a target of fanatics.”

Adam Gopnik

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Source Essay: The New Yorker, "The Target of Liberty", 2023

Liberty invites hostility; those defending freedom become targets of extremism.

In simple terms: Freedom draws opposition.

Key Takeaway

Defend rights, expect pushback.

Themes

freedom opposition extremism

Mood

defiant serious

Type

political reflective

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • journalism
  • public speaking
  • online discourse

Key Concepts

political theory civil liberties

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you protect yourself while speaking out?
  • What responsibilities come with freedom?
A Different Perspective

Extremist attacks can silence dissent.

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