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“Every leader, and every regime, and every movement, and every organization that steps across the line to terrorism must be banished from the discourse of civilized human life.” quote by Alan Keyes
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“Every leader, and every regime, and every movement, and every organization that steps across the line to terrorism must be banished from the discourse of civilized human life.”

Alan Keyes

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Source Speech: Conservative Forum, Alan Keyes, 2004

Any group that adopts terrorism must be excluded from civilized discourse.

In simple terms: Terrorist groups should be silenced in public debate.

Key Takeaway

Reject extremist voices from legitimate platforms.

Themes

terrorism civil discourse extremism politics human rights

Mood

critical serious

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • media regulation
  • public forums
  • international law

Key Concepts

radicalization speech boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance security with open dialogue?
  • What criteria define legitimate discourse?
A Different Perspective

Suppressing speech may conflict with free‑speech principles.

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