Covering Quote by Edward Britton
“The only thing government does better than killing is lying and covering things up.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Guardian, 2020
Claims that government excels at deception and concealment more than any other activity.
In simple terms: Governments are better at lying than killing.
Question governmental transparency.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- voter decisions
- policy analysis
- journalism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people distrust government?
- How can transparency be improved?
May be overly cynical.