Freedom Quote by David O. McKay
“Misrepresentation, false propaganda, innuendoes soon sprout into poisonous weeds, and before long the people find themselves victims of a pollution that has robbed them of their individual liberty and enslaved them to a group of political gangsters.”
About This Quote
Source S: Speech on moral vigilance, 1955
Manipulative propaganda spreads harmful ideas, eroding liberty and empowering corrupt groups.
In simple terms: Propaganda poisons freedom.
Critically evaluate information.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- social media
- political discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify sources?
- What safeguards protect liberty?
Counter‑information can be equally biased.