Forgotten Quote by Yoko Ono
“Our public officials have forgotten that they are ultimately accountable to the people who put them in office, that the information they keep in secrecy belongs to all of us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public statement, date unknown
Officials must remember they serve the people, and secret information belongs to everyone.
In simple terms: Officials serve the people; secrets are public.
Demand transparency and accountability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government meetings
- public hearings
- media interviews
- citizen activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens ensure officials stay accountable?
- What mechanisms protect public information?
Power can be abused without oversight.