Feelings Quote by Andrew Mango
“We've seen in Europe after the recent terrorist attacks a certain retrogression in human rights. It depends on how threatened the Turks feel. For example, Turkey became much more tolerant towards Kurdish nationalists when the killing of Turkish soldiers stopped in southeastern Turkey and body bags stopped arriving. Now, since June there's been a revival of Kurdish attacks on Turkish troops - something like 150 people have been killed by terrorists supplied from and operating out of bases in northern Iraq. So Turks are feeling much less tolerant of Kurdish nationalism.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Turkish-Kurdish Relations, 2023
Human rights tolerance fluctuates with perceived security threats, becoming more restrictive when a group is seen as dangerous.
In simple terms: Rights shrink when fear rises.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fear’s impact on policy.
Themes
human rights
security
ethnic relations
politics
Mood
anxious
critical
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- journalism
- humanitarian advocacy
Key Concepts
tolerance
threat perception
state response
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear shape your view of minorities?
- What safeguards can protect rights during conflict?
A Different Perspective
Fear can justify oppression and ignore legitimate grievances.
