Anarchists Trial Quote by Emma Goldman
““That the American police can perjure themselves with the same ease, that they are just as merciless, just as brutal and cunning as their European colleagues, has been proven on more than one occasion. We need only recall the tragedy of the eleventh of November, 1887, known as the Haymarket Riot. No one who is at all familiar with the case can possibly doubt that the Anarchists, judicially murdered in Chicago, died as victims of a lying, bloodthirsty press and of a cruel police conspiracy. Has not Judge Gary himself said: “Not because you have caused the Haymarket bomb, but because you are Anarchists, you are on trial.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, early 20th century, United States
The quote claims that American police are as corrupt and brutal as European ones, citing the Haymarket Riot as evidence of police and press collusion against anarchists.
In simple terms: American police can be corrupt and brutal, similar to European forces.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge institutional injustice.
Themes
justice
corruption
media bias
labor rights
historical events
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
historical
political
activist
When to use this quote
- labor protests
- media analysis
- legal reform
- historical research
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
misinformation
state violence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we verify historical claims of police misconduct?
- What role does media play in shaping public perception of protests?
A Different Perspective
The quote may oversimplify complex historical motives and ignore broader context.
