Quote by Jack Kevorkian

The American people are sheep. They're comfortable, rich, working. It's like the Romans, they're happy with bread and their spectator sports. The Super Bowl means more to them than any right.

The American people are sheep. They're comfortable, rich, wo

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This quote criticizes the American people for their conformity, consumerism, and prioritization of entertainment over rights and issues impacting society. It suggests that Americans are content with material comforts and distractions, similar to how the Romans were satisfied with basic needs and gladiatorial games. The quote challenges the notion that people value their fundamental freedoms and asserts that they place greater importance on superficial events like the Super Bowl.

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