If we destroy human rights and rule of law in response to terrorism, they have won.
Interpretation
Responding to terrorism by sacrificing human rights leads to the victory of those we oppose.
Joichi Ito emphasizes that sacrificing fundamental human rights and the rule of law in the face of terrorism is a self-defeating action. By compromising these core principles, we allow terrorists to achieve their goal of instilling fear and chaos, ultimately undermining the very values we seek to protect.
In practice
During a public debate on civil liberties after an attack, this quote could highlight the importance of upholding rights.
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