Quote #92

The people are urged to be patriotic ... by sacrificing their own children. Patriotism requires allegiance to the flag, which means obedience and readiness to kill father, mother, brother, sister.

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

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