But it is important to gauge the motivation and intent behind doing this.
Since the empowered want to maintain their privileges, the real intent behind, "Don't let the government tell you what to do" is, "We know best.
How many pages of discussing the intent behind Eminem lyrics do we really need to know that Eminem had nothing to do with Anthony Elonis being an abusive asshole to his wife?
"Alec Baldwin is making it clear that the intent behind his tweets does not excuse his language, especially at a time when there were 11 incidents of violence against gay men in New York City just last month.
"Intent to close and press could have been better all night, I think the intent to win duels and win tackles could have been better, the intent to run in behind could be better – it's the intent to do it.
The intent behind it may have been "please don't write to me again, ever", but as piss-off letters go it is exquisite: thoughtful, candid and useful, and a template for every subsequent encouraging communication that the more experienced are obliged to deliver to those who seek their advice.
"Whilst we won't support this amendment this morning, we do acknowledge the intent behind it and, from the Labor party's view, this is something we need to look at further and examine and discuss with all relevant parties on how the removal of GST from sanitary products could be progressed with the agreement of all parties".
Beyoncé did not explain the intent behind the release of "Bow Down / I Been On", leaving confusion as to how the song fit into the project.
Kathleen Wells: What do you believe was the intent behind the recently passed legislation known as the Defund ACORN Act? Congressman Alan Grayson: I think that the Republicans' intent was to defund ACORN (the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now).
I mean, seriously?! Yes, the intent behind these questions is sexist because male leaders do not have to answer them.
That said, there's something to be said about the intent behind the moves we make.
