Abortion Quote by Diane Sawyer
“There's a definite sense this morning on the part of the Kerry voters that perhaps this is code, 'moral values,' is code for something else. It's code for taking a different position about gays in America, an exclusionary position, a code about abortion, code about imposing Christianity over other faiths.”
About This Quote
The speaker suggests that political rhetoric about “moral values” is a coded way to oppose LGBTQ rights, abortion, and other beliefs, masking underlying biases.
In simple terms: “Moral values” often hide anti‑LGBTQ and anti‑abortion agendas.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge coded political language.
Themes
politics
language
bias
rights
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- campaign speeches
- policy debates
- media analysis
Key Concepts
euphemism
dog whistle politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can voters see through coded language?
- What impact does this have on policy?
A Different Perspective
Such codes can polarize and mislead the public.
