“What most pacifists do not seem to understand is that free speech does not empower us, and it does not equal freedom. … Free speech is only free as long as it is not a threat and does not come with the possibility of challenging the system. The most freedom of speech I have ever had was in the “Security Housing Unit” (maximum-security solitary confinement) in federal prison. I could yell and shout all I wanted, even cuss at the guards, and unless I thought up a particularly creative way to intentionally enrage them, they would leave me at peace. No matter: the walls were rock solid and my words were hot air.”
—Peter Gelderloos, “How Nonviolence Protects The State”

Audio:

Introduction:

Nonviolence is…

Part 1: Ineffective:

Part 2, Racist:

Part 3, Statist:

Part 4, Patriarchal:

Part 5, Tactically and Strategically Inferior:

Part 6, Deluded:

Conclusion:

Full Text:

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