Blame Quote by Serj Tankian
“We [americans] self-regulate ourselves, we self-censor ourselves a lot in this country instead of having someone else censor us so we can blame them. That's not good, either.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Self-Censorship in Media, 2018
Self-censorship can lead to a loss of accountability and external oversight, making it harder to address systemic issues.
In simple terms: Self-censoring avoids blame but hampers accountability.
Encourage external critique and transparency.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- social media platforms
- policy debates
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does self-censorship become harmful?
- Who should hold power accountable?
Overreliance on self-censorship may silence necessary dissent.