Debating Imperialism is a bit like debating the pros and co… - Arundhati Roy

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Debating Imperialism is a bit like debating the pros and cons of rape. What can we say? That we really miss it?

Arundhati Roy

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Arundhati Roy (born 24 November 1961) is an Indian writer and social activist

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Debating Imperialism is a bit like debating the pros and cons of rape. What can we say? That we really miss it? - Arundhati Roy

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