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“Opposition can be useful. Every opposition movement is good and useful if it acts within the law... If there are people who act outside the law, then the state must use legal means to impose law in the interests of the majority. That's the way it's done in the U.S. and that's the way it's done in…” quote by Vladimir Putin
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“Opposition can be useful. Every opposition movement is good and useful if it acts within the law... If there are people who act outside the law, then the state must use legal means to impose law in the interests of the majority. That's the way it's done in the U.S. and that's the way it's done in Russia.”

Vladimir Putin

About This Quote

Source Speech: State Policy Address, 2020

Legal opposition is acceptable, but unlawful actions must be countered by state law to protect the majority.

In simple terms: Legal dissent ok; illegal must be stopped.

Key Takeaway

Support lawful dissent, curb illegal acts.

Themes

law order civil liberty majority welfare

Mood

serious authoritative

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • political protest
  • civil unrest
  • law enforcement

Key Concepts

social contract state authority

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should the state intervene?
  • How protect dissent be protected while maintaining order?
A Different Perspective

Balancing majority rule and minority rights is complex.

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