The American Revolution was ignited by the slogan ‘no taxation without representation', a slogan suggested by democratic ideals... Ought not the present day version of the old slogan be ‘No annihilation without representation? (Anatol Rapoport)

The American Revolution was ignited by the slogan ‘no taxation without representation', a slogan suggested by democratic ideals... Ought not the present day version of the old slogan be ‘No annihilation without representation?

Anatol Rapoport

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