Authority Quote by Adolf Hitler
“I wish to give officials greater discretion. The State's authority will be increased thereby. I wish to transform the non-political criminal police into a political instrument of the highest State authority.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nazi Party rally, 1935
The speaker advocates expanding state power by granting officials more discretion, turning police into a political tool of the highest authority.
In simple terms: Increasing state control through police politicization.
Key Takeaway
Beware of unchecked authority.
Themes
politics
authority
law enforcement
state power
centralization
Mood
cautionary
critical
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- government policy
- law enforcement reform
- civil liberties debate
- academic study
- public protest
Key Concepts
totalitarianism
political control
law enforcement ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent police politicization?
- How does discretion affect accountability?
A Different Perspective
Concentration of power risks abuse and loss of freedoms.
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