About Quote by Arnold Rothstein
“Who cares about that stuff? This is America, not Jerusalem. I'm an American. Let Harry be a Jew.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Untouchables, 1987
A speaker dismisses criticism by asserting national identity over moral concerns.
In simple terms: National identity used to deflect moral critique.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when identity is used to avoid responsibility.
Themes
identity
morality
deflection
Mood
defensive
assertive
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- political debate
- social media arguments
- interpersonal conflicts
Key Concepts
nationalism
ethical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is identity a shield for avoiding moral accountability?
- When does patriotism become a barrier to empathy?
A Different Perspective
May ignore legitimate ethical issues.
![“René of Anjou [(1409-80)] painted a picture of his mistress's corpse as he found it eaten by worms on having it [her tomb] openedon his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This [is] another instance of the strange mixture of religion and gallantry in those ages.” quote by Horace Walpole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aba/horace-walpole-3357_age_ren-of-anjou-1409-80-painted-a-picture-o_33917.jpg)
