I will go to what they call a court. Only they call it a court.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges the legal system but questions its legitimacy by noting the arbitrary naming of the court.
- In plain terms
- He says he will go to court but implies it is not truly a just court.
- What can you take from it?
- Names and forms can mask a lack of true justice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does naming a process make it legitimate?
- When does a court stop being a court?
Another view
Questioning the name does not change the legal process.
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