“Freedom is not a reward for compliance. That’s how jails work” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying became popular during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, when some governments “rewarded” citizens with freedoms for taking vaccines.
“Our freedom is NOT a reward for compliance in destroying our country . #FreedomPass” was posted on Twitter by Antha⚖ on November 22, 2020. “Freedom is not a reward for compliance” was posted on Twitter by “Wake up” on November 22, 2020. “Freedom is not a reward for compliance. Freedom is not a gift to be meted out by the state according to the performance of its policies or public institutions” was posted on Twitter by DanielS_MediaTechAnalyst on April 6, 2021.
“FREEDOM IS NOT A REWARD FOR COMPLIANCE. THAT’S HOW JAILS WORK” (shown on an image) was posted on Instagram by Turning Point USA on November 4, 2021.
“Freedom is not a reward for good behavior. That’s how prisons work” is a related saying.
Twitter
Antha⚖
@antha1631
#Scotland Regardless of your political stance,You know this is wrong on our economy,on our elderly,on our freedom! Whether you are #indyref2 or not, We need to come together on this and #standup Our freedom is NOT a reward for compliance in destroying our country . #FreedomPass
4:53 AM · Nov 22, 2020·Twitter Web App
Twitter
Wake up.
@MalBerry86
Replying to @BBGRichie and @MissKaKaCarter
Freedom is not a reward for compliance
5:54 AM · Nov 22, 2020·Twitter Web App
Twitter
Wake up.
@MalBerry86
Replying to @tired_fighting
My favorite quote of the day… freedom is not a reward for compliance.
12:35 PM · Nov 22, 2020·Twitter Web App
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DanielS_MediaTechAnalyst
@DanielSMediaTe1
“Freedom is not a reward for compliance. Freedom is not a gift to be meted out
by the state according to the performance of its policies or public institutions. “
Freedom is also not pubs. I myself support Covid passporting for helping to ensure a safe transition from lockdown
8:11 AM · Apr 6, 2021·Twitter Web App
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Lisa Frideborg
@Aishane16
“Freedom is not a reward for compliance” - Thanks for this gem @KulturySpark
1:55 AM · Jun 23, 2021·Twitter Web App
Twitter
Harriet McKay
@HarrietMcKay13
Replying to @aus_mirai
Freedom is not a reward for compliance. Liberty is removed only after one is convicted of a crime. We are not children who are allowed dessert only after eating our vegetables.
11:30 PM · Sep 19, 2021·Twitter for iPhone
Instagram
turningpointusa
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
FREEDOM IS NOT
A REWARD FOR
COMPLIANCE. THAT’S
HOW JAILS WORK.
Above, a 1934 plaque from the Big Apple Night Club at West 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem. Discarded as trash in 2006. Now a Popeyes fast food restaurant on Google Maps.
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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps. Stolen and missing, 2021-2024.
Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.
Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.
Also listen to a 1937 "The Big Apple" song by Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra. See a 1929 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald and a 1931 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald.
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