I think it only makes sense to seek out and identify structures of aut…

Noam Chomsky
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I think it only makes sense to seek out and identify structures of authority, hierarchy, and domination in every aspect of life, and to challenge them; unless a justification for them can be given, they are illegitimate, and should be dismantled, to increase the scope of human freedom. ✨ Noam Chomsky (2004). Language and Politics, p.775, AK Press
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