All things Quote by Gary Johnson
“I was on NPR's All Things Considered yesterday. The question was, 'You're on the torture rack, they're going to kill you, who are you going to vote for? Mitt Romney, or Barack Obama? I said, 'Look, I've climbed Mount Everest. I know how to do what it takes. Take this to the bank: I would rather die.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on NPR All Things Considered, 2012
He expresses a willingness to sacrifice personal safety for principle, refusing to support either candidate under duress
In simple terms: He would rather die than compromise his values
Key Takeaway
Stand firm on principles despite pressure
Themes
courage
principle
politics
Mood
defiant
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- political decision
- ethical dilemma
- personal integrity
- public pressure
Key Concepts
Moral integrity
personal sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What values are non‑negotiable for you?
- How do you balance principle with practical outcomes?
A Different Perspective
His stance may be seen as unrealistic in pragmatic politics
![“Speaking of [Colin] Kaepernick, did you see what [Barack] Obama said about Kaepernick? I mean this was the biggest dodge I have ever seen. This may have been the most vacuous or empty statement on anything, because Obama clearly wanted to agree with Kaepernick but couldn't.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/46a/rush-limbaugh-28_agree_speaking-of-colin-kaepernick-did-you-see_251090.jpg)
