There is a particular danger in mistaking opposition for independent thought.
You can reject one rigid system only to fall obediently into another — adopting its language, rules, uniforms, approved beliefs and designated enemies while calling yourself liberated.
“Sleep Woking” by @IraqisInPajamas is about that contradiction: movements claiming diversity while enforcing conformity; claiming enlightenment while punishing inquiry; claiming liberation while socially policing what people are permitted to think, say, feel and question.
Changing which line you’re expected to stand behind isn’t freedom.
Thinking for yourself is.
From the #NotYourDhimmi album by Iraqis in Pajamas. Help amplify the signal at NotYourDhimmi.com