Children Quote by Bill Maher
“NEW RULE: 'Kidiots' Leave the children behind. At least until they learn something. A new study has shown that half of American high schools agree that newspapers should only be able to publish government-approved material. Almost one out of five said people should not be allowed to voice unpopular opinions..This is the first generation after September 11th, who discovered news during a 'watch what you say' administration...George W. Bush once asked, 'is our children learning.' No, they isn't. A better question would be, 'is our teacher's teaching?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Daily Show, 2005, USA
Critiques censorship and the suppression of dissenting voices, especially in education, warning against authoritarian control over information.
In simple terms: Censorship harms learning and democracy.
Key Takeaway
Protect free speech and critical thinking.
Themes
censorship
education
politics
freedom of speech
media
authority
Mood
concerned
critical
defensive
Type
political
social
controversial
When to use this quote
- schools
- media outlets
- government policy
- public debate
- student activism
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
public discourse
critical thinking
democratic values
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach critical thinking without censoring?
- What safeguards prevent abuse of authority?
A Different Perspective
Balancing protection of youth with open dialogue is complex.
