The economic and political power-and therefore police and military force-at the disposal of the owning class is almost illimitable, and is wielded with a ruthless determination to maintain privilege, prestige, and power. (Kirby Page)

The economic and political power-and therefore police and military force-at the disposal of the owning class is almost illimitable, and is wielded with a ruthless determination to maintain privilege, prestige, and power.

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