I demonstrated that slavery is rationalized, under the name of government and politics, because of the belief that if we didn't enslave others, the others would enslave us. Thus, we practice slavery on some in order that others should be free. (Robert LeFevre)

I demonstrated that slavery is rationalized, under the name of government and politics, because of the belief that if we didn't enslave others, the others would enslave us. Thus, we practice slavery on some in order that others should be free.

Robert LeFevre

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