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“Even in non-democratic countries, people have a legitimate interest in knowing about actions taken by the government.” quote by Peter Singer
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“Even in non-democratic countries, people have a legitimate interest in knowing about actions taken by the government.”

Peter Singer

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Source Speech: Public Lecture on Ethics, 2005

Even in authoritarian regimes, citizens deserve access to information about governmental actions.

In simple terms: People need to know what governments do, even under dictators.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for transparency everywhere.

Themes

rights information government democracy ethics

Mood

concerned determined

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • activism
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

political philosophy civil liberties accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can transparency be ensured under repression?
  • What role do citizens play?
A Different Perspective

Access may be restricted, limiting effectiveness.

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