There is something that Governments care for far more than human life, and that is the security of property, and so it is through property that we shall strike the enemy. Be militant each in your own way. I incite this meeting to rebellion.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that governments are more concerned with protecting property than human life. Pankhurst believed that to fight against the government, people should target property, not people. She encouraged everyone to actively resist the government in their own way, even calling for rebellion. The quote reflects Pankhurst's view that property, not lives, was the government's priority, and that this should be the focus of protest and resistance.
About Emmeline Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst was a British political activist who played a crucial role in the women’s suffrage movement, helping women win the right to vote in the UK and Ireland. She founded the Women’s Social and Political Union and used militant tactics, including window-smashing and assaulting police, to achieve their goals. Despite criticism, her work is recognized as a vital element in securing women’s suffrage.
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