Able Quote by Barack Obama
“We cannot have a society in which some dictator some place can start imposing censorship here in the United States. If somebody is able to intimidate folks out of releasing a satirical movie, imagine what's going to happen when they see a documentary they don't like or news reports they don't like."”
About This Quote
Warns that allowing foreign‑origin censorship to affect U.S. media threatens free expression and could extend to any dissenting content.
In simple terms: Foreign censorship endangers domestic free speech.
Key Takeaway
Protecting speech requires resisting external pressure.
Themes
censorship
free speech
media
political power
national sovereignty
Mood
urgent
defensive
concerned
Type
political warning
media commentary
When to use this quote
- legislative debates on media regulation
- journalist safety advocacy
- public protests
Key Concepts
civil liberties
information control
Practical Applications
- policy analysis
- activist campaigning
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent external censorship from influencing domestic media?
- How does fear of intimidation shape artistic expression?
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