Want Lesson Quote by Chris Bird
““I would want it to be learned that basically to do something. Hiding or sitting back is not going to accomplish anything. And the gunman would have been successful if my friend Spencer had not gotten up. I just want that lesson to be learned going forward. In times of terror like that, to please do something, don’t just stand by and watch.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public safety briefing after a terrorist incident, 2022
The speaker urges people to act rather than remain passive during crises, emphasizing that intervention can prevent further harm.
In simple terms: Act, don’t just watch.
Key Takeaway
Take initiative in emergencies.
Themes
courage
responsibility
community
Mood
urgent
serious
Type
motivational
cautionary
When to use this quote
- emergency response
- community drills
- education on intervention
- policy making
Key Concepts
bystander effect
active resistance
collective safety
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to prepare for emergency action?
- When is it appropriate to intervene?
A Different Perspective
Intervention can be risky and may have unintended consequences.
![“When trying to persuade a school board to endorse the program, three is the critical number, said Irvine. “If you get one person going in to the board, he is the one crazy person. He’s easy to ignore. If you get two people going in, well, the crazy guy’s got a buddy, so we can still ignore [them]…” quote by Chris Bird](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/909/chris-bird-28658_crazy-person_when-trying-to-persuade-a-school-board-t_1622191.jpg)
