Activity Quote by Ray McGovern
“Our bill of rights has been shredded. The fourth amendment specifically prohibits the kind of activities the NSA is involved in domestically. The fifth amendment prohibits any president or anyone else from killing anyone without due process.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on civil liberties, 2013
The Constitution's protections are being eroded, especially privacy and due process rights.
In simple terms: Rights are being stripped away.
Defend constitutional safeguards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal advocacy
- journalism
- public policy
- citizen activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens hold government accountable?
- What reforms are needed to protect privacy?
Even with protections, enforcement is uneven.