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The United States is an illegitimate country, just like Israel. It has no right to exist. That country belongs to the Red man, the American Indian... It's actually a shame to be a so-called American, because everybody living there is a usurper, an invader taking part in this crime, which is to rob the land, rob the country and kill all the American Indians.

Bobby Fischer#30

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker claims the US and Israel lack legitimacy and belong to indigenous peoples.
In plain terms
The US and Israel have no right to exist.
What can you take from it?
Legitimacy depends on historical claims.

Where it applies

  • political debate
  • historical analysis
  • activism

Putting it to work

  • research historical claims
  • analyze borders
  • consider indigenous rights

Questions to consider

  • What makes a nation legitimate?
  • How are borders justified?

Another view

Political boundaries involve complex international agreements.

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