I will go to South Carolina and hang the first secessionist I see from the first tree I can reach.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A strong threat to punish those who try to break away from the union.
- In plain terms
- I will execute anyone who supports secession immediately.
- What can you take from it?
- Take a firm stand against division.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is force justified in politics?
- How do you maintain unity?
Another view
Threatening violence can escalate conflict rather than resolve it.
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Corporations have neither bodies to kick nor souls to damn.
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