There ought to be a million-person march on the Mall... that can be heard in the living quarters of the White House.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Public protests should be large enough to force political attention.
- In plain terms
- Big marches show leaders that people care deeply.
- What can you take from it?
- Organize large protests to influence decision makers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we make voices heard?
- What makes protest effective?
Another view
Size alone does not guarantee policy change.
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