My father told me about American democracy. And he said you have to be actively engaged in the political process to make our democracy work. So I've been doing that my entire life. Civil rights movement. The peace movement during the Vietnam conflict. The movement to get an apology and redress for Japanese-Americans.
Interpretation
Active participation in democracy is essential for its success.
This quote by George Takei emphasizes the importance of being actively involved in the political process to ensure that democracy functions effectively. Takei draws from his personal experiences in various social movements, highlighting that engagement in civic duties is not just a right but a responsibility that shapes the society we live in.
In practice
During a speech at a political rally to encourage civic participation.
I remembered some people who lived across the street from our home as we were being taken away. When I was a teenager, I had many after-dinner conversations with my father about our internment. He told me that after we were taken away, they came to our house and took everything. We were literally stripped clean.
I'd like to think that, when I explain it, that Mr. Trump will understand marriage is defined by two people who love each other, commit to each other, and will care for each other through thick and thin.
Back in the day, coming out was something very personal. You began by acknowledging the truth, first to yourself, then to close family and friends. Those of us more in the public spotlight, though, also had to 'come out' to the press.
I'm especially concerned about the future of this country, because I'm concerned about the gay people of the future. We need to ensure their good life by registering to vote.
In many ways, my decision to come out changed the course not only of my personal life but of my professional one as well.
The best way to get people to connect with an issue is to humanize it. You can do so much more powerfully with music and touch the heart.
The sufferings that fate inflicts on us should be borne with patience, what enemies inflict with manly courage.
If one girl with courage is a revolution, imagine what feats we can achieve together.
I think life is always dangerous. Some people get afraid of it. Some people don't go forward. But some people, if they want to achieve their goal, they have to go. They have to move... We have seen the barbaric situation of the 21st century in Swat. So why should I be afraid now?
I carried out my orders until arrested. I had no sense that I was spying, and I ask that this be taken into account in deciding my verdict.
Free men do not ask permission to bear arms
Courage is simply doing whatever is needed in pursuit of the vision
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