'We were escorted out of town in a bullet-proof bus because I said a pro-IRA statement in Antrim.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Political statements can lead to security risks and restrictions on movement.
- In plain terms
- He was escorted out of town in a bullet-proof bus for a political statement.
- What can you take from it?
- Speaking politics can have physical and social costs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risks come with free speech?
- How do we balance safety and views?
Another view
It describes a specific incident without broader context of the era.
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