Democratic Quote by Jacques Chirac
“Terrorism takes us back to ages we thought were long gone if we allow it a free hand to corrupt democratic societies and destroy the basic rules of international life”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2002 UN General Assembly, Jacques Chirac, 2002
Democratic societies risk regressing to primitive violence if terrorism is unchecked, undermining global norms.
In simple terms: Terrorism can revert modern societies to barbarism.
Key Takeaway
Guard democracy against terrorism.
Themes
democracy
terrorism
civilization
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
political
warning
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public awareness campaigns
- international cooperation
- law enforcement
- education programs
Key Concepts
political stability
human rights
global security
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance security and liberty?
- What safeguards prevent democratic backsliding?
A Different Perspective
Even with vigilance, fear can erode freedoms.
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