Dozen Quote by Gil Scott-Heron
“I think a whole lot of stuff gets by people - I could name half a dozen groups that do songs that are openly supportive of experimentation with drugs, nobody ever said anything to them.”
About This Quote
Source Song: "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised", 1971
Highlights how certain groups receive support for risky behavior while others are ignored.
In simple terms: Some groups get support for risky behavior, others don’t.
Question double in support.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public health campaigns
- music analysis
- policy debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are some risky behaviors normalized?
- Who decides which groups get support?
Support can be selective and biased.