"Against us is the law With its immensity of strength and power Against us is the law! Police know how to make a man A guilty or an innocent Against us is the power of police! The shameless lies that men have told Will ever more be paid in gold Against us is the power of the gold! Against us is racial hatred And the simple fact that we are poorMy father dear, I am a prisoner Don't be ashamed to tell my crime The crime of love and brotherhood And only silence is shame"
Joan Baez

January 1, 1970

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