Injustice Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
““[T]he vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: State of the Union, 1965
Voting empowers people to dismantle injustice and break down barriers of difference.
In simple terms: Voting can end injustice and divide.
Vote to fight inequality.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- elections
- activism
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers still exist?
- How can voting be more effective?
Voting alone may not change systemic oppression.