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Curious as to how this was possible, I looked up “the Man” on urbandictionary.com. Apparently, it is a term used to describe any class of people or an individual person who wields power and uses that power to oppress. I was familiar with this slang—but this was a party specifically addressing gender-related issues...

Author: By Justine R. Lescroart | Title: No Need to ‘Fuck the Man’ | 3/18/2007 | See Source »

Pastor Ted has inadvertently provided us with a sermon far more profound and honest than any of his others: it is no one’s place to oppress people’s lives by denying them the opportunity to be happy and live as they truly are. It is no man’s place to play...

Author: By Michael Segal | Title: Hate the Sinner, Love the Sin | 11/21/2006 | See Source »

...disturbed by Alibhai-Brown's column on her opposition to Muslim veils. Wearing the veil does not oppress women. It is only by coercion?which is the mark of an authoritarian society?that it becomes a symbol of oppression. I would not be as disconcerted if Alibhai-Brown expressed her views only in private. But by denouncing the veil publicly, she does not do justice to the Islamic faith, which remains part of her identity. Abdul Aziz Singapore...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters | 11/5/2006 | See Source »

...their freedom and a little up-to-date education. After all, this is Britain in the 21st century, not the Arab world or the Middle Ages. Judith Lawrence Filey, England I was disturbed by Alibhai-Brown's column on her opposition to Muslim veils. Wearing the veil does not oppress women. It is only by coercion - which is the mark of an authoritarian society - that it becomes a symbol of oppression. I would not be as disconcerted if Alibhai-Brown expressed her views only in private. But by denouncing the veil publicly, she does not do justice to the Islamic...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Remedy for a Deadly Disease | 10/31/2006 | See Source »

...from more than 40 countries, including members of the NATO Alliance, are bravely serving side-by-side with you against the extremists who want to bring down the free government you've established. We'll help you defeat these enemies and build a free Afghanistan that will never again oppress you, or be a safe haven for terrorists...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Text of the President's Speech | 9/19/2006 | See Source »

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