American citizens Quote by Ray McGovern
“Now, how do you explain Obama's claim, that he can kill American citizens without due process? Well, he has his attorney general get up and say, "Well, it doesn't say in the constitution judicial process. It just says due process." Now that's a lawyerly diversion from the truth.”
About This Quote
The speaker argues that invoking “due process” can be a legal loophole to bypass constitutional protections for citizens.
In simple terms: Legal jargon can mask rights violations.
Key Takeaway
Question how language is used to sidestep rights.
Themes
law
rights
politics
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
political
legal
When to use this quote
- court cases
- policy debates
- civil liberties
- government accountability
Key Concepts
constitutional law
due process
executive power
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this affect public trust?
- What safeguards exist?
A Different Perspective
Legal arguments may be technically correct but ethically dubious.
