Quote by Ai Weiwei

Police in China can do whatever they want after 81 days in arbitrary detention you clearly realise that they don't have to obey their own laws. In a society like this there is no negotiation, no discussion, except to tell you that power can crush you any time they want - not only you, your whole family and all people like you.

Police in China can do whatever they want after 81 days in a

Summary

This quote highlights the pervasive power of the police in China and the lack of accountability they face. The 81-day arbitrary detention mentioned reflects the notion that the police can act with impunity, disregarding their own laws. In such a society, negotiation and discussion are rendered futile, as the underlying message emphasizes that those in positions of power can crush anyone at any time, extending the repercussions to not just the individual but also their entire family and community.

By Ai Weiwei

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