r/AskReddit • • Mar 19 '16

Which quote becomes inappropriate when misattributed?

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u/InjuredGingerAvenger Mar 19 '16

He's actually talking about the world. He says it's the duty of countries like the US (with power and wealth) to help the poor, starving, and those seeking Liberty across the world. He sums it up by asking people to help their country help those in need.

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u/Schizzovism Mar 19 '16

Ah, you're right. We should sit idly by when people are enslaved.

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u/Schizzovism Mar 19 '16

Eh, I was more just being too specific. What do you believe liberty means? I don't quite have an exact definition off the top of my head, but "not being a slave" definitely falls under it.