Angela Quote by Glenn Greenwald
“What we revealed is that this spying system is devoted not to terrorists, but is directed to innocent people around the world. None of this has anything to do with terrorism. Is Angela Merkel a terrorist?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Intercept, 2013
The surveillance program targets ordinary citizens rather than terrorists, exposing misuse of power.
In simple terms: Spying focuses on innocent people, not terrorists.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and protect civil liberties.
Themes
privacy
government abuse
civil rights
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
expositional
When to use this quote
- journalism
- legal reform
- public awareness
- policy debate
Key Concepts
surveillance
state power
accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surveillance affect trust in government?
- What safeguards could prevent abuse?
A Different Perspective
The system may claim security benefits, complicating reform.
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