2008 Quote by Christopher Hitchens
““I shall not vote for Sen. Obama and it will not be because he—like me and like all of us—carries African genes. And I shall not be voting for Mrs. Clinton, who has the gall to inform me after a career of overweening entitlement that there is 'a double standard' at work for women in politics; and I assure you now that this decision of mine has only to do with the content of her character. We will know that we have put this behind us when [...] we have outgrown and forgotten the original prejudice.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 2008, Christopher Hitchens
The speaker rejects voting for Obama and Clinton, claiming the decision is based on character, not race or gender, and hopes society will move beyond prejudice.
In simple terms: Voting decision based on character, not identity.
Key Takeaway
Focus on character over identity.
Themes
politics
prejudice
identity
character
race
gender
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- election decisions
- public discourse
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
ethical voting
moral judgment
social progress
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal biases affect political choices?
- Can character be assessed objectively?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic biases and structural issues.
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