It is anywhere from difficult to impossible, to be an imperial power and also have a free citizenry in your home territory. The oppressive tactics you use on the dominated “Other” eventually come home to be used on those who threaten the power of those who run the empire.
Bradley Manning’s mistreatment in his confinement is a very worrying sign that this process may be accelerating.
Discuss.
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