Rule of law Quote by Jesse Ventura
““If Waterboarding is okay, then why don't we let our police do it to criminals so they can find out what they know? Because it's against the law. If we're not going to be a country that stand's for the rule of law, when it's convenient or inconvenient, then what DO we stand for.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Commentary, United States, 2007
He argues that endorsing illegal torture undermines the rule of law, questioning the nation’s moral stance.
In simple terms: Torture violates law, so we must uphold legal principles.
Key Takeaway
Uphold law over convenience.
Themes
law
ethics
human rights
government
policy
Mood
critical
defiant
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- judicial reform
- human rights advocacy
- public debate
Key Concepts
rule of law
torture
civil liberties
state power
Questions to Reflect On
- Can security ever justify breaking the law?
- What safeguards protect civil liberties?
A Different Perspective
Legal exceptions can erode trust in institutions.
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