Death and genitals are things that frighten people, and when people are frightened, they develop means of concealment and aggression. It is common sense. (Noam Chomsky)

Death and genitals are things that frighten people, and when people are frightened, they develop means of concealment and aggression. It is common sense.

Noam Chomsky

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