Democratic Quote by Stephen Harper
“Human rights commissions, as they are evolving, are an attack on our fundamental freedoms and the basic existence of a democratic society... It is in fact totalitarianism. I find this is very scary stuff.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary debate, Canada, 2015
He claims evolving human rights commissions threaten democratic freedoms, equating them with totalitarianism.
In simple terms: He sees commissions as a threat to freedom.
Key Takeaway
Question the impact of such bodies.
Themes
politics
human rights
freedom
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- public discourse
- civil liberties
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
democracy
Questions to Reflect On
- Are commissions protecting or restricting rights?
- What evidence supports totalitarian label?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook protections these commissions provide.
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