Whether or not Big Brother is watching us, we certainly have to watch him, which may be even worse.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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