Constitution Quote by Stieg Larsson
““The constitution had nothing to do with it. It was, after all, a matter of national security.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, 2005
Security concerns can override constitutional considerations in policy decisions.
In simple terms: Security can trump law
Balance safety with rights
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- National emergencies
- policy debates
- law enforcement
- government actions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should security override law?
- How to protect rights in crises?
Security arguments can be used to justify overreach