Question

What is the meaning behind the words of Fred Hampton " they want to get rid of me because I'm saying something that might wake some other exploited people"

Answer 1

Answer: From the passage, Fred Hampton is saying what may cost him his life, he is probably saying what would expose the decay in the system, and when he does so, more people are enlightened and would want to join him, so they are planning to get rid of him(which could have various terms but might not be a pleasant experience?

Explanation:

Fred Hampton was an activist. Activist play one role in the society and that's speaking out the wrongs in government. In doing such, they might be attacked by the ruling government or those benefitting from the government. In most cases, they might be set up for death and people may not really know but would just hear that an activist was killed

From the passage, Fred Hampton is saying what may cost him his life, he is probably saying what would expose the decay in the system, and when he does so, more people are enlightened and would want to join him, so they are planning to get rid of him(which could have various terms but might not be a pleasant experience