Arguing Quote by Ann Widdecombe
“We also heard the usual old nonsense that banning hunting would affect employment if we abolished crime we would put all the police out of work. If we abolished ill-health we would put all the nurses and doctors out of work. Will anybody argue that we should preserve crime and ill-health in order to keep people in jobs?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Debate on Public Health Policy, 2020
Arguments that preserving crime or illness for jobs are flawed; employment should not justify harmful conditions.
In simple terms: Jobs shouldn't depend on crime or disease.
Key Takeaway
Advocate policies that protect health and safety.
Themes
ethics
public policy
employment
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
policy‑oriented
Type
public discourse
social justice
When to use this quote
- healthcare reform
- law enforcement budgeting
- job creation strategies
- public safety planning
Key Concepts
economics
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist for displaced workers?
- How can society balance health and employment?
A Different Perspective
Economic transition may cause short‑term job loss without proper planning.
