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“We have a license to kill and we make black look good.” quote by Ednah Walters
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““We have a license to kill and we make black look good.””

Ednah Walters

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast on espionage culture, 2022

The quote humorously claims a license to kill is used to make illicit activities appear respectable.

In simple terms: License to kill used to glamorize crime.

Key Takeaway

Question the ethics of glorifying violence.

Themes

ethics image crime media culture

Mood

cynical reflective

Type

cultural satirical

When to use this quote

  • film industry
  • political scandals
  • advertising campaigns

Key Concepts

morality public perception celebrity of wrongdoing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What impact does sensationalizing crime have?
  • How to counteract glorification of violence?
A Different Perspective

Glamorizing illegal acts can normalize harmful behavior.

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