Bad Quote by Tom Tancredo
“Civil disobedience is, in fact, a conservative idea, a few steps short of overt rebellion. It honors the rule of law by insisting on good law and rejecting bad law.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 2005
Advocates that civil disobedience respects law by targeting unjust statutes while preserving order.
In simple terms: Disobedience can protect good law.
Challenge unjust laws peacefully.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- legal reform
- public policy
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What laws do you consider unjust?
- How can peaceful protest influence legislation?
May be misinterpreted as encouraging lawbreaking.