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“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.” quote by Tom Tancredo
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“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.”

Tom Tancredo

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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.

Key Takeaway

Challenge unjust laws peacefully.

Themes

law civil rights political strategy

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • legal reform
  • public policy
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

ethical protest conservatism social change

Questions to Reflect On

  • What laws do you consider unjust?
  • How can peaceful protest influence legislation?
A Different Perspective

May be misinterpreted as encouraging lawbreaking.

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