Assertion Quote by Edward Snowden
“When we talk about the assertion of basically new government privileges with weak or no justification, we don't even have to look at international law to see the failings in them.”
About This Quote
New government powers lack justification and fail under international law.
In simple terms: Unjustified government privileges are flawed.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and demand justification.
Themes
politics
law
rights
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- civic activism
- policy debate
Key Concepts
government overreach
legal standards
Questions to Reflect On
- How to hold governments accountable?
- What legal frameworks apply?
A Different Perspective
Complex geopolitics may complicate judgments.
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