Burden Quote by Simon Tam
“Laws shouldn't just be about the quality. They should also be about equity and if they're placing a social burden on marginalized groups, then those laws need to be reconsidered.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Technology conference, 2020
Laws must balance quality with fairness, avoiding burdens on marginalized groups.
In simple terms: Fairness must accompany quality in law.
Consider equity in lawmaking.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- community impact
- advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can lawmakers assess equity?
- What metrics reveal social burdens?
Balancing quality and equity can be complex.