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When decorum is repression, the only dignity free men have is to speak out.
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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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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Become an internationalist and learn to respect all life. Make war on machines. And in particular the sterile machines of corporate death and the robots that guard them.
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I believe in compulsory cannibalism. If people were forced to eat what they killed, there would be no more wars.
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The best way to educate oneself is to become part of the revolution.
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Peace is a very complicated concept. When the lion gobbles up the lamb and wipes his lips, then there's peace. Well, I ain't for that peace at all.
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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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