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What does it mean?
Watching the government might be more dangerous than them watching us.
In plain terms
Watching leaders is as bad as them watching you.
What can you take from it?
Be careful about how you monitor power.

Where it applies

  • political activism
  • civil rights
  • civic duty

Putting it to work

  • monitor power safely
  • understand power dynamics

Questions to consider

  • Is freedom worth the danger?
  • Who watches the watchers?

Another view

Vigilance is necessary for democracy despite risks.

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