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fandomhigh2012-10-04 10:53 pm
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Oppression, Resistance and Revolution
"Last week we talked about nonviolent resistance," Magneto began as the bell rang. "There seems to be a misunderstanding about this particular practice. It's not just about sitting in a park imbibing hallucinogenic substances and singing folk songs. In some cases it's far from that."
Magneto snapped his fingers and the projector turned on displaying an image of a man with remarkable bravery.
"Often times it means risking your life and facing insurmountable odds."
Magneto snapped his fingers again displaying another image.
"Other times it means facing authority and getting detained for your beliefs. In some cases..."
Magneto snapped his fingers a final time and the projector turned off.
"It could mean physical harm. Or death. And through it all the non-violent protester must sit and offer passive resistance. Their weapons are words. But the essence of their actions is to let whatever harm or action fall upon them in the vain hope that someone will see that their actions are wrong."
"Today we are going to watch a historical film," Magneto continued as he walked around the room. "About the most famous practitioner of passive resistance. Please take notes. This will be on the final exam."
And with one dramatic gesture from Magneto, the lights turned off and the movie began.
Sorry. Magneto did not provide popcorn. Suffer.
Magneto snapped his fingers and the projector turned on displaying an image of a man with remarkable bravery.
"Often times it means risking your life and facing insurmountable odds."
Magneto snapped his fingers again displaying another image.
"Other times it means facing authority and getting detained for your beliefs. In some cases..."
Magneto snapped his fingers a final time and the projector turned off.
"It could mean physical harm. Or death. And through it all the non-violent protester must sit and offer passive resistance. Their weapons are words. But the essence of their actions is to let whatever harm or action fall upon them in the vain hope that someone will see that their actions are wrong."
"Today we are going to watch a historical film," Magneto continued as he walked around the room. "About the most famous practitioner of passive resistance. Please take notes. This will be on the final exam."
And with one dramatic gesture from Magneto, the lights turned off and the movie began.
Sorry. Magneto did not provide popcorn. Suffer.