4th of july Quote by Andrew Jackson
“There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. If it would confine itself to equal protection, and, as Heaven does its rains, shower its favors alike on the high and the low, the rich and the poor, it would be an unqualified blessing.”
About This Quote
A critique that government itself isn’t evil; only its misuse creates harm, and equal protection would be a blessing.
In simple terms: Government misuse causes evil.
Promote equal protection.
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When to use this quote
- policy debates
- civil rights activism
- public administration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we prevent abuse?
- What does equal protection look like?