Cards Quote by Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
“Senescent judges show how patriotic they are by passing out hard sentences for tearing up a draft card or following one's conscience according to the principles established by our country at the Nuremburg trials.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commentary on Judicial Patriotism, 2021
Criticizes judges who claim patriotism by imposing harsh penalties for draft resistance, referencing Nuremberg principles.
In simple terms: Judges punish draft dissent, claiming patriotism, citing historic trials.
Key Takeaway
Question the moral basis of punitive patriotism.
Themes
justice
patriotism
historical precedent
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- courtrooms
- policy debates
- educational curricula
- media analysis
Key Concepts
legal ethics
civil disobedience
Questions to Reflect On
- Are harsh sentences always patriotic?
- How do Nuremberg principles apply today?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex legal motivations.
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