Attack Quote by Naomi Klein
“A large-scale crisis - whether a terrorist attack or a financial crash - would likely provide the pretext to declare some sort of state of exception or emergency, where the usual rules no longer apply.”
About This Quote
Source Book: This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein, 2014
Crises are exploited to suspend normal rules, allowing extraordinary powers to be taken.
In simple terms: Crises enable extraordinary powers.
Key Takeaway
Question authority during emergencies.
Themes
politics
crisis
power
law
Mood
concerned
alert
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- government policy
- civil liberties
- public health emergencies
Key Concepts
political theory
emergency law
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect rights in emergencies?
- How can citizens hold leaders accountable?
A Different Perspective
Such suspensions can erode democratic norms.
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