One of the most ridiculous aspects of democracy will always remain...the fact that it has offered to its mortal enemies the means by which to destroy it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Democracy may inadvertently provide tools for its own destruction by enemies.
- In plain terms
- Democracy gives enemies the means to destroy it.
- What can you take from it?
- Democracy has inherent vulnerabilities to internal threats.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do democracies protect themselves?
- Is freedom worth the risk?
Another view
This view can justify authoritarian restrictions on freedoms.
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