The article reflects on the chilling incident involving Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was surrounded and threatened by armed individuals, evoking memories of the author's own kidnapping during Argentina's military junta. It draws parallels between past and present authoritarian behavior, notably the systematic violation of rights under the guise of restoring order. The author critiques the current atmosphere in the U.S., where dissenters, especially those from foreign backgrounds, are frequently labeled as threats, reminiscent of tactics used by oppressive regimes to stifle opposition and intellectual discourse.
"In the US today, the theme offered for public consumption is one of restoration, taking us back to a supposedly better time..."
"The authoritarian government targeted not only dissidents, but the media, the legal establishment and the intellectual elites, especially those who taught at universities..."
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