Asking too many questions Quote by Henry Rollins
“There's nothing new about the government protecting corporations and calling it the freeing of the world or bringing democracy to bereft nations. Nowadays, the media have to be there for them, to keep you from asking too many questions, from getting together with other people who might want to do the Jeffersonian thing and call out the government.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Henry Rollins on Media and Power, 2005
Governments shield corporate interests, using media to limit public questioning and collective action.
In simple terms: Power uses media to silence.
Question media narratives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Activism
- journalism
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens seek uncensored information?
- What alternatives exist to mainstream narratives?
Media can also empower dissent and expose corruption.