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Never impose your language on people you wish to reach.

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Abbie Hoffman
Age: 52 †
Born: 1936
Born: November 30
Died: 1989
Died: April 12
Human Rights Activist
Peace Activist
Political Activist
Political Writer
Politician
Psychologist
Social Activist
Writer
Worcester
Massachusetts
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Barry Freed
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I just want to do what has to be done so much. I'll never understand why everyone else doesn't feel this way.
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It's too late. We can't win, they've gotten too powerful.
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My critique of democracy begins and ends with this point. Kids must be educated to disrespect authority or else democracy is a farce.
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