Only Quote by Jemele Hill
“Perspective should never influence punishment. Too often in our society, we practice selective perspective. We're willing to see all the angles only when it suits us. When perspective becomes inconvenient, we can be unflinching, even cruel.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Talk on Justice, 2018
Selective perspective leads to unfair punishment; fairness requires consistent view.
In simple terms: Fairness demands consistent perspective.
Apply equal standards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court sentencing
- policy making
- media analysis
- personal judgments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you ignored an uncomfortable fact?
- How can you ensure consistency?
People often ignore inconvenient truths, perpetuating injustice.