Let me alone: I have yet my legs and one arm. Tell the surgeon to make haste and his instruments. I know I must lose my right arm, so the sooner it's off the better.
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When whistleblowers come forward, we need to fight for them, so others will be encouraged. When they are gagged, we must be their voice. When they are hunted, we must be their shield. When they are locked away, we must free them. Giving us the truth is not a crime. This is our data, our information, our history. We must fight to own it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of supporting whistleblowers and protecting the truth they reveal.
Sarah Harrison's quote highlights the critical role that whistleblowers play in uncovering truths that challenge power dynamics and societal norms. It underscores the responsibility of individuals and society to stand up for those who risk their safety to expose wrongdoing, asserting that sharing the truth should not be criminalized. The call to action is a reminder that ownership of our collective information and history comes with the duty to protect those who dare to bring it to light.
Themes
WhistleblowerTruthFreedomCourageJustice
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote at a rally advocating for whistleblower protections.
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