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Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your hat, but it's something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it, democracy crumbles.
Abbie Hoffman
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Abbie Hoffman
Age: 52 †
Born: 1936
Born: November 30
Died: 1989
Died: April 12
Human Rights Activist
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Worcester
Massachusetts
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When decorum is repression, the only dignity free men have is to speak out.
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Once you get the right image the details aren't that important.
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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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The first duty of a revolutionary is to get away with it. The second duty is to eat breakfast. I ain't going.
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Wouldn't you want to be indicted by the govenment for a high crime? It's a great thrill. It's an honor. It's a compliment. It's fun. I'm enjoying every minute of it!
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