by Cal_Ungovernable » Thu Jun 05, 2003 6:47 pm
[color=blue]I'm against oppression of all kind (except hierarchy inside family)</font color=blue>
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<br>Kras, just in case you didn't know, the family is where most authoritarian social relationships start. The ruling class creates the foundation of the "nuclear family" by means of media brainwashing; i.e. TV shows & politicians that promote "family values"--patriotism, nationalism, racism, patriarchy, sexism, homophobia/heterosexism, classism, apolitical behavior, passive submission to authority, etc. As a 15 year old anarchist, I know from experience that dictatorial behavior of ones elders (parents/guardians/relatives) can cause the children to develop coercive tendencies. In the past, my dad was very emotionally (and sometimes physically!) abusive towards me, causing me in turn to treat my younger siblings like shit. Fortunately, I've been able to control my temper and stop my coercive behavior, thanks to self-discipline and learning about anarchism. Therefore, I think that the abolition of the nuclear, hierarchical family and the practice of radical child rearing are as important as the abolition of other hierarchical institutions.
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[red]Self defence is not a violent act. A violent act is to teach a man or woman not to fight back when they are the constant victims of brutal attacks.
-Malcolm X[/red]