Throughout world history, oppression has coexisted with humanity. It is rooted in culture and has become inseparable from human nature, just like war. Like war, humanity struggles against it and aspires to transcend unity among all. The fight against oppression is found in every classroom, in every workplace, in every nation, race, etc. Many people stood up among the masses to plead for peace for all. They represent those who cannot defend themselves and are therefore responsible for improving millions of lives. It is through their selfless service that positive change occurs. On the other hand, individuals of all social classes have risen to sponsor hatred and tyranny. They rely on those who cannot fight for themselves and only care about their own benefit or that of the ruling class. These men and women take advantage of the fear and naivety of their citizens. As a result, nations are paralyzed and their citizens are left with bleeding wounds. Such excess is entirely attributable to the same citizens, who did not care about themselves when there was still room for change. It is a citizen's responsibility to actively participate in their government, just as it is a government's responsibility to listen to its citizens. Citizens become oppressed when they become disconnected from the political process and unresponsive to the actions of their government. When citizens disengage from the governments they give power to, governments slowly begin to rule them instead of existing solely to serve. In his article commenting on "Check Your Privilege 101" from the Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois (TJLP), David Judd explains what is wrong with current anti-oppression language...... middle of paper .... .. responsibility for the direction their company takes. In order to maintain a free people, it is up to everyone to pay particular attention to the actions of their representatives and to speak out against any injustice. Works Cited Bozell, LB "Is This the New Normal? Obama's Politics of Oppression and Anarchy." Fox News. Np, October 29, 2013. Web. March 6, 2014. DPRK Const. art. 30, 31, 34 and 41Harcourt, Bernard E. “Occupy Wall Street “Political Disobedience.” Opinionator Occupy Wall Streets Comments on political disobedience. Np, October 13, 2011. Web. March 06, 2014.Judd, David. “An obstacle to the fight against oppression? » Daily news and left-wing opinions. Np, March 22, 2012. Web. 026 March 2014.Kine, Phelim. “Observation of human rights”. Human Rights Watch. Np, August 3, 2012. Web. February 26, 2014. Levine, Bruce E. “Truthout.” Truth. Np, November 28, 2012. Web. March 7. 2014.