Enslaving Quote by Kary Mullis
“Law shuttles between freeing us and enslaving us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Biotechnology Conference, 1998
Law alternates between freeing and enslaving us.
In simple terms: Law can both liberate and imprison.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess legal impacts on freedom.
Themes
law
freedom
control
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- civil rights activism
- legal education
Key Concepts
jurisprudence
societal structures
Questions to Reflect On
- When does law protect versus restrict?
- How to influence law for liberty?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems can be slow to change.
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