Constitution Quote by Al Smith
“It is the right of our people to organize to oppose any law and any part of the Constitution with which they are not in sympathy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labor Rights, 1920
People may oppose laws they disagree with, exercising constitutional rights.
In simple terms: Right to organize against disagreeable laws.
Exercise constitutional right to oppose laws.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- protests
- legislative advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What laws feel misaligned with your values?
- How can organized opposition be effective?
Opposition can lead to legal consequences.