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If cars and buses were attacked daily by petrol bombs or stones for 16 months in Washington, could you imagine it would be tolerated? It would not, because in the name of democracy, to preserve democracy, steps would be taken.
Ariel Sharon
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The quote highlights the hypocrisy and selective outrage regarding violence based on context and location.

Ariel Sharon's quote underscores the double standards in how societies react to violence. He points out that if vehicles in a powerful nation like the U.S. were subjected to daily attacks, the authorities would respond decisively in the name of democracy. This reflects a broader commentary on how different communities are treated based on their political significance and the differing responses to similar acts of violence.

Themes

ViolenceDemocracyHypocrisyResponsePolitics

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Example use cases

This quote can be used to discuss the impact of violence in civil society during a debate on political responses.

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