Crime Quote by Various
““There is not the slightest hope that the authorities who, for a number of years, have permitted the violation of the law, will be put on trial, but the crime they have perpetrated is a weighty argument in favor of those who maintain that the State is not an independent institution, but a tool of the possessing class.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: State as Class Tool, 2020
Authorities allowing legal violations become tools of the ruling class, not independent institutions.
In simple terms: When law is broken by those in power, the state serves the elite.
Key Takeaway
Question the independence of state institutions.
Themes
power
law
class struggle
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
academic
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy analysis
- public discourse
Key Concepts
political theory
critical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can ensure state independence?
- How can citizens hold violators accountable?
A Different Perspective
Legal reforms may be limited by entrenched interests.
