Answers Quote by Rush Limbaugh
“Too many whites are getting away with drug use...Too many whites are getting away with drug sales...The answer is to go out and find the ones who are getting away with it, convict them, and send them up the river, too.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Radio commentary, 2005
The speaker advocates violent retribution against white drug offenders, suggesting extreme punishment.
In simple terms: Calls for harsh punishment of drug crimes.
Key Takeaway
Promote justice through severe penalties.
Themes
justice
crime
racial tension
Mood
controversial
aggressive
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- court sentencing
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
retributive justice
policy
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- Is punitive severity the best solution?
- What alternative approaches could reduce drug crime?
A Different Perspective
Violent rhetoric can inflame social divisions and ignore systemic issues.
![“I guarantee you [Hillary Clinton] is smoking in humiliation over the idea that she needs to heal and that [Donald] Trump's the guy to do it. That was great.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/702/rush-limbaugh-28_clinton_i-guarantee-you-hillary-clinton-is-smoki_4403.jpg)
![“The real leadership of the opposition is never, ever gonna do anything but continue to ramp up efforts to stop [Donald] Trump or destroy Trump.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d7e/rush-limbaugh-28_effort_the-real-leadership-of-the-opposition-is_5653.jpg)
![“Four states where [Democrats] have the governorship and both houses of the legislature. That's it. They have lost seats. They are not gonna win the House and Senate back any time soon. They don't have a prayer. Even if the Republicans implode, the numbers just work against them. They got too many…” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bf9/rush-limbaugh-28_democracy_four-states-where-democrats-have-the-gov_21285.jpg)
