'As parliamentarians you must carefully examine your conscience on the deliberation of sensitive issues and not be swayed by divisive racial remarks which have been a common and unfortunate hallmark of debate in our Parliament.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Parliament members should reflect deeply on sensitive topics and avoid racial comments that divide people.
- In plain terms
- Lawmakers must think carefully and not use hurtful racial words in debates.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid divisive rhetoric when handling sensitive legislative issues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we debate hard topics without hate?
- Who checks the conscience of lawmakers?
Another view
Silencing rhetoric does not always address root causes of division.
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