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“The population becomes the internal enemy. Any sign of life, of protest, or even mere doubt, is a dangerous challenge from the standpoint of military doctrine and national security. So complicated mechanisms of prevention adn punishment have been developed ... To operate effectively, the…” quote by Eduardo Galeano
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“The population becomes the internal enemy. Any sign of life, of protest, or even mere doubt, is a dangerous challenge from the standpoint of military doctrine and national security. So complicated mechanisms of prevention adn punishment have been developed ... To operate effectively, the repression must appear arbitrary. Apart from breathing, any human activity can constitute a crime ... State terrorism aims to paralyze the population with fear.”

Eduardo Galeano

About This Quote

Source Essay: The State and the People, 1990

Repressive regimes manipulate fear, making any dissent seem criminal to control populations.

In simple terms: Fear is used to suppress dissent.

Key Takeaway

Resist fear by exposing arbitrary repression.

Themes

political control fear repression

Mood

defiant somber

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • journalism
  • community organizing
  • legal advocacy

Key Concepts

authoritarianism civil liberties

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does fear shape your daily choices?
  • What strategies can protect free expression?
A Different Perspective

Such oppression can also breed resistance and underground solidarity.

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