Word: repression
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...continues to allow an ally in good standing to exploit and repress a race in its population, restrict freedom of the press, and adamantly refuse to compromise its racist system of government in any substantial way, then it weakens its own claim to support the free elements of the world and demonstrates an inconsistency which will harm future diplomatic efforts. South Africa must not be allowed to remain in the drivers seat, closing off its society without international recourse when trouble arises and reopening its doors to the West when commericial demands arise and political dissent is under control...
...think is the case, this still does not justify their action. In order to avoid internal civil war, we require rules to insure our peaceful coexistence. And free expression--unless used to incite domestic violence--is one such device. There are many groups within our society which desire to repress opinions they regard as incorrect or immoral. But if everyone was allowed to be an extremist in defense of his or her cause, we'd be left with an extremist society...
What happens when I objectify a women? I look at her, as Jimmy Carter once said, "with lust in my heart." But what is wrong with lust?, I wonder. It is a feeling as legitimate as any other, yet I am expected to downgrade and repress it, to deny that I can desire a woman just for her looks...
Shcharansky is uncertain whether his release will prefigure a wider opening of the Soviet gates for other Jews. But he expresses pride in the courage and enduring will of those wishing to leave. "In spite of all attempts to repress the movement for Jewish emigration, there are still people who openly declare their religious affiliation. Even in the cruel camps there are people who remain true to their beliefs in word and in practice...
...Managua, on the day of Ortega's speech, Sandinista police tried unsuccessfully to break up a large demonstration of workers demanding higher wages. But two days later Interior Minister Tomas Borge Martinez said the decree was intended "to defend workers, not to repress them." The government also banned a "Private Enterprise Day" in Managua sponsored by COSEP, the leading business association...