I think we can be reasonably confident that if the American population had the slightest idea of what is being done in their name, they would be utterly appalled.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Chomsky suggests that citizens would be appalled if they knew what their government does in their name.
- In plain terms
- People would be horrified if they knew what their government does in their name.
- What can you take from it?
- Citizens often lack awareness of harmful actions taken in their name.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you know about your government's actions?
- How does knowledge change responsibility?
Another view
The statement assumes citizens lack access to information rather than the.
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