Magnifisyncopathological: Lynne Stewart's Violent Motives

November 11, 2004

Lynne Stewart's Violent Motives

The Washington Post: Lawyer Facing Terror Charge Cites Need for Violence

A New York lawyer facing charges of supporting terrorism told a federal jury that she viewed violence as essential to dismantling institutions that perpetuate "sexism and racism."

As a federal prosecutor questioned her statements and support for a "people's revolution," Lynne Stewart, 65, testified that her lifelong philosophy included fighting "entrenched ferocious capitalism that is in this country today."

"I believe that entrenched institutions will not be changed except by violence," Stewart said. "I believe in the politics that lead to violence being exerted by people on their own behalf to effectuate change."

© 2004 The Washington Post Company

Well.

Would it be wrong to say the inherently violent institution known as government has been attempting to dismantle social pathologies like sexism and racism for decades though the use of violence, direct and implied? I wonder if Ms. Stewart would support the dismantlement of the reverse racism of affirmative action.

Posted by Drizzten at November 11, 2004 02:30 PM

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