Bigots Quote by Jeff Jarvis
“I can use my credit card to send money to the Ku Klux Klan, to antiabortion fanatics, or to anti-homosexual bigots, but I can't use it to send money to WikiLeaks. The New York Times published the same documents. Should we tell Visa and MasterCard to stop payments to the Times?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public commentary on financial censorship, 2010
The quote highlights inconsistency in payment networks blocking controversial groups while allowing mainstream media, questioning selective censorship.
In simple terms: Payment systems block some groups but not others, raising fairness concerns.
Key Takeaway
Advocate equal treatment in financial services.
Themes
censorship
finance
media
ethics
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- donations to NGOs
- media subscriptions
- political activism
- financial compliance
Key Concepts
payment networks
free speech
political bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Should financial platforms apply uniform standards?
- How does selective blocking affect public trust?
A Different Perspective
May overlook legal restrictions on extremist financing.
