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“We need to understand that being an accomplice or accessory to those who seek to enslave our posterity, is no better than being the folks that are locking the chains themselves.” quote by Matt Shea
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“We need to understand that being an accomplice or accessory to those who seek to enslave our posterity, is no better than being the folks that are locking the chains themselves.”

Matt Shea

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Source Speech: Public address by Matt Shea, 2022

Complicity in oppression is as blameworthy as direct oppression itself.

In simple terms: Being an accomplice is as bad as being the oppressor.

Key Takeaway

Avoid enabling harmful systems.

Themes

ethics justice responsibility

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • community organizing
  • voting
  • education
  • whistleblowing

Key Concepts

moral complicity social accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify indirect support of oppression?
  • What actions can you take to oppose it?
A Different Perspective

Complicity can be subtle and hard to recognize.

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