Amendment Quote by Wayne LaPierre
“Whenever the creation of a national, computerized database of gun owners is proposed, the advocates pushing it insist that people have nothing to fear because politicians will not abuse the enormous power inherent in such a database.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public policy debate on gun registration, United States, 2020
Advocates claim a national gun‑owner database is safe because politicians won't misuse it, ignoring potential privacy and power abuses.
In simple terms: They say there's no risk, but power can be abused.
Key Takeaway
Question privacy protections before accepting such databases.
Themes
privacy
government power
civil liberties
Mood
skeptical
concerned
Type
political
cautionary
When to use this quote
- legislative hearings
- privacy advocacy
- technology policy
- public debate
Key Concepts
surveillance
data security
political trust
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards are truly effective?
- Who monitors misuse?
A Different Perspective
Even with safeguards, data can be misused or hacked.
