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American people Quote by William H. Ginsburg

“Mr. Starr, have you no shame? Facts and law are always subordinated to the will of the American people.” quote by William H. Ginsburg
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“Mr. Starr, have you no shame? Facts and law are always subordinated to the will of the American people.”

William H. Ginsburg

About This Quote

Source Speech: Political commentary, date unknown

Law and facts are secondary to the will of the people, suggesting popular will overrides legal structures.

In simple terms: People's will outranks law.

Key Takeaway

Consider the power of public opinion.

Themes

politics law democracy authority ethics

Mood

critical reflective serious

Type

American people:1 Facts:1 Humorous:0 Law:1 People:1 Shame:0 Stupid:0 Facts Law:0 Law Subordinated:0 Mr Starr:0 Subordinated American:0 Starr Shame:0

When to use this quote

  • public rallies
  • legal debates
  • political campaigns

Key Concepts

social contract majoritarianism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How should law balance popular will?
  • When does majority rule become tyranny?
A Different Perspective

May ignore minority rights.

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