Accepting Quote by Edwin Meese
“The implication that everyone would have to accept its judgments uncritically, that it was a decision from which there could be no appeal, was astonishing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Judicial Review, 1981
The quote warns against accepting decisions without the right to challenge them, highlighting a lack of accountability.
In simple terms: Blind acceptance removes accountability.
Demand transparency and appeal processes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- government policies
- corporate decisions
- public hearings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure decisions are reviewable?
- What safeguards protect against unchecked authority?
Legal systems often have built‑in checks that can be bypassed.