Once you give up rights, they’re not going to give them back.
Meaning of the quote
Once you give up your rights, the people in charge are not going to return those rights to you. This means that if you allow your rights to be taken away, it will be very difficult or impossible to get them back. The quote is warning that you should be careful about giving up your rights, because you may not be able to get them back once they are gone.
About Aaron McGruder
Aaron McGruder is an American writer, cartoonist, and producer best known for creating the popular comic strip and TV series ‘The Boondocks’. He was born on May 29, 1974 and has made a significant impact on the world of entertainment.
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