Bill of rights Quote by Gore Vidal
“The U.S. Bill of Rights is being steadily eroded, with two million telephone calls tapped, 30 million workers under electronic surveillance, and, says the author, countless Americans harassed by a government that wages spurious wars against drugs and terrorism.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Best Man Is a Woman, 1978
The erosion of civil liberties is illustrated by pervasive surveillance and government overreach.
In simple terms: Freedom is being reduced by surveillance and war.
Key Takeaway
Guard your privacy and demand accountability.
Themes
civil liberties
government surveillance
war on drugs
terrorism
privacy
Mood
concerned
critical
urgent
Type
political
warning
When to use this quote
- activism
- journalism
- legal reform
- public policy
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
civil rights
media criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance security and privacy?
- What actions can protect civil liberties?
A Different Perspective
Surveillance can be justified as security, challenging liberty.
