I don't care, whatever political considerations I have are absolutely irrelevant to the decisions I make having to do with people's civil liberties and something as weighty as Americans risking their lives overseas. The day that I start think politically about those things is the day I should leave politics. --(In response to the claim that his stands on civil liberties may hurt his chances with moderate Democrats and conservatives.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Feingold states political considerations do not affect his decisions on civil liberties and war.
- In plain terms
- He ignores politics when deciding on civil liberties and war.
- What can you take from it?
- Principled decisions on civil liberties should remain free of political calculation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you truly ignore politics in public service?
- When should principles override strategy?
Another view
It is difficult to remain entirely free of political calculation in elected office.
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