“SILENCE!” THE STRENGTH OF THE OPPRESSOR
"The man dies in him who remains silent in the face of oppression." I might not be a fan of the prolific literate and Nobel laureate holder, Professor Wole Soyinka whose words I just quoted; I nonetheless affirm the accuracy of his statement. Keeping silent is not a bad thing. It is the best answer to a fool. It also comes in handy when one is trying to avoid a very annoying and quarrelsome person. Silence could placate an angry mind since it is very common for angry persons to retreat to a secluded place where they wouldn't have to look or speak to anyone until their rage subsides. However, when it comes to oppression, silence can be interpreted as cowardice. Silence is the strength of the oppressor. It is the fuel that keeps oppression alive and it is the incentive that motivates the oppressor. Silence in the face of oppression is weakness, fear, timidity, reticence, and a whole lot more. If silence is all these to the oppressed, then I nee
