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Emma Goldman

The State is the altar of political freedom and, like the religious altar, it is maintained for the purpose of human sacrifice.

Emma Goldman

Freedom

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Emma Goldman is saying that the government is seen as a sacred place where political freedom is supposed to be honored, but this freedom often comes at a high cost. Just like a religious altar requires sacrifices, the State demands that people give up their lives or rights to keep its power and order.

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