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Expedience, not justice, is the rule of contemporary American law.

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Abbie Hoffman
Age: 52 †
Born: 1936
Born: November 30
Died: 1989
Died: April 12
Human Rights Activist
Peace Activist
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Political Writer
Politician
Psychologist
Social Activist
Writer
Worcester
Massachusetts
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