'Sure I carry a gun. Sometimes I carry four. Can't tell when somebody's going to shoot the King.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker carries weapons due to the constant threat of assassination.
- In plain terms
- I carry guns because someone might try to kill me.
- What can you take from it?
- Political power often comes with personal security risks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do leaders need such protection?
- What does this say about political violence?
Another view
It justifies heavy armament as a normal part of governance.
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