Agree Quote by Noam Chomsky
“Why should workers agree to be slaves in a basically authoritarian structure? They should have control over it themselves. Why shouldn't communities have a dominant voice in running the institutions that affect their lives?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Anarchism, 1970s
Workers should control their workplaces; communities should have democratic say in institutions that affect them.
In simple terms: Control workplaces and and communities.
Key Takeaway
Demand democratic self‑management.
Themes
anarchism
democracy
labor rights
community empowerment
Mood
critical
defiant
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workers organizing
- local councils
- co‑ops
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
self‑management
participatory governance
power decentralization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workers gain real control?
- What mechanisms ensure community voice?
A Different Perspective
Power structures may resist decentralization.
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