Quote by Noam Chomsky

I am opposed to the accumulation of executive power anywhere.

I am opposed to the accumulation of executive power anywhere

Summary

This quote expresses a position against the concentration of executive power in any given institution or authority. It implies a preference for a more dispersed and balanced distribution of power in order to prevent potential abuses or tyrannical conduct. The speaker may advocate for ensuring checks and balances, promoting democratic values, and safeguarding individual liberties by limiting the extent of executive power within governance structures.

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By Noam Chomsky

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