Authority Quote by Hanan Ashrawi
“Control does not come from strong police forces, does not come from oppression and repression, does not come from violating people's rights or giving the security systems undue powers”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on human rights, 2005
Security and freedom cannot be achieved through force or repression; true control respects rights and limits power.
In simple terms: Freedom needs rights, not oppression.
Key Takeaway
Respect rights, limit power.
Themes
human rights
governance
freedom
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- law enforcement
- civil society activism
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
civil liberties
state power
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance security with liberty?
- What safeguards prevent power abuse?
A Different Perspective
Power can be abused despite good intentions.
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