Change Quote by Shepard Fairey
“I want to be proud of this country, but when aspects of our policy don't align with my ethics, I want to protest them and try to change them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Shepard Fairey on activism, 2015
Expresses pride in country while demanding ethical alignment, urging protest and change.
In simple terms: Love your country but demand ethical policies.
Key Takeaway
Engage in informed civic activism.
Themes
civic duty
ethics
protest
national pride
change
activism
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- voting
- peaceful protest
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
Key Concepts
political responsibility
social justice
civic engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protest constructively?
- What ethical standards should guide national policy?
A Different Perspective
Protest can be polarizing and may face resistance.
![“I want to be proud of this country [the USA], but when aspects of our policy don't align with my ethics, I want to protest them and try to change them. Being complicit because it's the home team is nationalism, not patriotism.” quote by Shepard Fairey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc1/shepard-fairey-7921_aspect_i-want-to-be-proud-of-this-country-the-u_1247998.jpg)
