Angry Quote by Edward Snowden
“It is afraid of an informed, angry public demanding the constitutional government it was promised - and it should be.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: “Privacy and Power”, 2019
Governments fear an informed, angry populace that demands constitutional rights; this fear is justified as power must be accountable.
In simple terms: Power fears informed citizens.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparency and accountability.
Themes
politics
rights
government
accountability
public
anger
constitution
whistleblowing
freedom
democracy
civic duty
Mood
political
activist
Type
Angry:1
Constitutional government:1
Fear:1
Government:1
Inspirational:0
Politics:1
Should:0
Whistleblowers:1
Demanding Constitutional:0
Angry Public:1
Afraid Informed:0
Public Demanding:0
When to use this quote
- speech
- interview
- public address
Key Concepts
political theory
law
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- defiant
- urgent
A Different Perspective
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