Average Quote by Edward Kennedy
“Do we operate under a system of equal justice under law? Or is there one system for the average citizen and another for the high and mighty?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Justice, Edward Kennedy, 1978
The quote questions whether law treats everyone equally or creates a double standard for the powerful.
In simple terms: It asks if justice is truly equal for all.
Recognize and challenge legal inequality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- public policy
- activism
- civil rights advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power influence legal outcomes?
- What reforms could ensure equal justice?
Legal systems often reflect entrenched power structures, limiting true equality.