"The national debate on Social Security has been cheapened by demagoguery on all sides"
- Bill Delahunt
About this Quote
In this quote, Bill Delahunt is expressing his frustration in the way the subject of Social Security has actually been discussed in the public sphere. He thinks that the conversation has actually been "undervalued" or made less valuable by the usage of demagoguery, which is the practice of appealing to individuals's feelings and prejudices rather than utilizing logical arguments. Delahunt recommends that this demagoguery has actually been utilized by all sides of the argument, indicating that both fans and challengers of Social Security have resorted to controling people's emotions rather than having a productive and considerate conversation. This quote highlights the requirement for more thoughtful and considerate discourse when talking about essential issues like Social Security.
This quote is written / told by Bill Delahunt somewhere between July 18, 1941 and today. He was a famous Politician from USA.
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