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“See, ma'am, frankly speaking this problem can't be solved by us police or military. The problem with these tribals is they don't understand greed. Unless they become greedy there's no hope for us. I have told my boss, remove the force and instead put a TV in every home. Everything will be…” quote by Arundhati Roy
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“See, ma'am, frankly speaking this problem can't be solved by us police or military. The problem with these tribals is they don't understand greed. Unless they become greedy there's no hope for us. I have told my boss, remove the force and instead put a TV in every home. Everything will be automatically sorted out.”

Arundhati Roy

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing law enforcement and media influence, 2023

The speaker suggests that police and military cannot solve societal greed, proposing media (TV) as a tool to address issues, implying that information control could resolve problems.

In simple terms: Greed can't be solved by force; media might help.

Key Takeaway

Consider the limits of force versus information.

Themes

greed law enforcement media control solution

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

political social

When to use this quote

  • community outreach
  • media campaigns
  • policy reform
  • education programs

Key Concepts

Sociopolitical critique media theory public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can media truly change greedy behavior?
  • What are the risks of using TV as a control mechanism?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on media may not address underlying causes of greed.

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