A Quote by Mumia Abu-Jamal

Many claim that it is insane to resist the system; but actually, it is insane not to.

Mumia Abu-Jamal

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Actually Claim Insane Many Resist System

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Mumia Abu-Jamal
American - Journalist
Born: April 24, 1954

Do you see law and order? There is nothing but disorder, and instead of law there is the illusion of security. It is an illusion because it is built on a long history of injustices: racism, criminality, and the genocide of millions. Many people say it is insane to resist the system, but actually, it is insane not to.

Mumia Abu-Jamal

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