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“I think that any time anybody gets rid of oppression, intervention, exploitation, cruelty - that's positive.” quote by Assata Shakur
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“I think that any time anybody gets rid of oppression, intervention, exploitation, cruelty - that's positive.”

Assata Shakur

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Source Interview: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, 2016

Removing oppression, intervention, and cruelty is inherently positive, emphasizing liberation as a core good.

In simple terms: Ending oppression is good.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for freedom and justice.

Themes

justice liberation human rights

Mood

determined serious

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

oppression intervention cruelty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to dismantle oppression?
  • How do we prevent new forms of exploitation?
A Different Perspective

Abolishing one system may create another.

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