Bans Quote by Rachel Maddow
![“Ben Carson also denounced [Donald] Trump's ban all Muslims proposal saying we do not and would not advocate being selective on one's religion.” quote by Rachel Maddow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0d7/rachel-maddow-1240_bans_ben-carson-also-denounced-donald-trump-s_674.jpg)
“Ben Carson also denounced [Donald] Trump's ban all Muslims proposal saying we do not and would not advocate being selective on one's religion.”
About This Quote
A public figure rejected a proposal to ban a religious group, emphasizing a commitment to religious freedom and non-discrimination.
In simple terms: Rejects selective religious bans.
Key Takeaway
Defends universal religious rights.
Themes
religious freedom
politics
civil rights
public discourse
Mood
defiant
principled
Type
opinion
statement
When to use this quote
- news interviews
- opinion pieces
- legislative debates
Key Concepts
non-discrimination
policy advocacy
Practical Applications
- advocacy messaging
- policy critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the implications of linking religion to security policies?
- How does this stance influence public opinion on religious tolerance?
![“Marco Rubio calling [Donald] Trump's ban all Muslims proposal, quote, "offensive and outlandish," it's the same Rubio who was one upping Trump's promise to shut down mosques. Mr. Rubio was saying he would shut down not just mosques but any place where Muslims might be radicalized - cafes, diners…” quote by Rachel Maddow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/412/rachel-maddow-1240_bans_marco-rubio-calling-donald-trump-s-ban-a_428901.jpg)
![“The point is [Donald] Trump goes way too far. He then demonizes Muslims - American Muslims. He wants to ban all Muslims from everywhere in the world, including the new mayor of London who has spoken about this from coming to our country.” quote by Hillary Clinton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/12c/hillary-clinton-51_bans_the-point-is-donald-trump-goes-way-too-f_3024912.jpg)
![“[Ben Carson] critics say that your inexperience shows. You've suggested that the Baltic States are not a part of NATO, you were unfamiliar with the major political parties and government in Israel, and domestically, you thought Alan Greenspan had been treasury secretary instead of federal reserve…” quote by Megyn Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/492/megyn-kelly-1440_ben-carson_ben-carson-critics-say-that-your-inexper_505147.jpg)
![“I think Steve King is absolutely wrong and I just hope that we can try to reach higher ground, because when you are spewing this kind of nonsense, things that Donald Trump says, Ben Carson says, but also [Marco] Rubio and [Ted] Cruz and even Jeb Bush have said.” quote by Steve King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/50e/steve-king-10383_ben-carson_i-think-steve-king-is-absolutely-wrong-a_382550.jpg)
![“I'm a maniac, and everyone on this stage is stupid, fat and ugly. And Ben [Carson] you're a terrible surgeon.” quote by Ted Cruz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d7/ted-cruz-487_ben-carson_i-m-a-maniac-and-everyone-on-this-stage_259920.jpg)
![“Senator [Tom] Cotton has campaigned on wanting to kill Obamacare. He voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act back in January, but he now says, despite these marathon all-night sessions going on in the House, Republicans need to do better, they need to start over, they need to come up with…” quote by Rachel Maddow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ba0/rachel-maddow-1240_affordable_senator-tom-cotton-has-campaigned-on-wan_18158.jpg)
![“[Tom Cotton] has been an absolute champion of the idea of getting rid of Obamacare, scrapping the Affordable Care Act.” quote by Rachel Maddow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a13/rachel-maddow-1240_absolutes_tom-cotton-has-been-an-absolute-champion_30724.jpg)
![“The more you push back on Donald [Trump], whether you're in the media or whether you are in the GOP establishment, the stronger his base of support comes.” quote by Rachel Maddow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/334/rachel-maddow-1240_donald-trump_the-more-you-push-back-on-donald-trump-w_151346.jpg)
![“When observers look back 50 years from now, the arguments supporting Florida's ban on same-sex marriage, though just as sincerely held [as views of those who were opposed to interracial marriage], will again seem an obvious pretext for discrimination.” quote by Robert Lewis Hinkle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b38/robert-lewis-hinkle-98058_argument_when-observers-look-back-50-years-from-n_108007.jpg)
