Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Jerome Barkow Quote “I have great sympathy for the oppressed but I do not expect them to be morally superior to the oppressors. I merely expect them to be oppressed.” ~ Jerome Barkow AnthropologistDalhousie University, 1989 Morality , Oppression Ratings and Comments Reply David Messer, Orlando 9/30/10 Reply Mike, Norwalk 9/30/10 Not sure how to rate this. An extremely independent, non-prejudicial, and accurate observation. An example of the quote's focus might be today's U.S. Are the oppressed patrons supporting the statist theocracy now infesting this land morally superior to Mr. Obamunist Goodwrench the assassin with his criminal Czars and stars? I think not. Then, there are those that would have freedom and liberty, but from the Anthropologist's perspective and view, he might be blinded to their existence or moral struggles and unable to extrapolate on such. Reply Waffler, Smith 9/30/10 I agree that oppression or persecution does not mean that the opressed or persecuted are correct. Reply jim k, Austin,Tx 9/30/10 5 stars because it hits me as accurate and makes me laugh. Reply J Carlton, Calgary 9/30/10 Our Government is Kind and Benevolent...Big Pharma has our best intrerests in mind...Doctor knows best...War is Peace...Ignorance is Strength...Can I have a banana now please? ;) Reply E Archer, NYC 9/30/10 I like it. We are oppressed because of our actions -- to be 'forgiven' is not enough, we must actually change the course that got us here. To be oppressed is to be perpetually in debt to some 'master' -- how did we get into such a predicament? How to get out? These are the questions of slaves throughout the ages. If we do not learn from their mistakes, what can keep us from their fate? Reply RBESRQ 9/30/10 A self grandiose statement without empathy. We can all play with words but the heart of the meaning is what matters. Reply Ron, Salem 10/2/10 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Jerome Barkow quote is found in these categories: Morality quotes Oppression quotes About Jerome Barkow Bio of Jerome Barkow Quotations by Jerome Barkow Books by/about Jerome Barkow Jerome Barkow videos Jerome Barkow on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Jerome Barkow