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- Title
UMass Arrests: What Would Daniel Ellsberg Do?
- Authors
APPY, CHRISTIAN G.
- Abstract
This article, titled "UMass Arrests: What Would Daniel Ellsberg Do?" discusses the author's experience being arrested for participating in a nonviolent protest against the University of Massachusetts' complicity in the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. The author draws inspiration from Daniel Ellsberg, who released classified documents exposing government lies about the Vietnam War, and reflects on the moral and practical considerations of engaging in civil disobedience. The author criticizes the university's crackdown on the protest and highlights instances of excessive force used against students. The article concludes by speculating on what Ellsberg's response would have been to the current situation and expressing admiration for the passion and commitment of young activists.
- Subjects
ELLSBERG, Daniel, 1931-; ARREST; MORAL courage; ISRAEL-Palestine relations; PUBLIC demonstrations; CIVIL disobedience
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article