The Most Offensive Word in America: ‘Submit’

“We inherently believe no one has the right to tell us how to live, where to go or what to do. We are our own masters. I’ve heard it said that a culture can be understood through its celebrities, and as Americans, we love the ego of musicians like Kanye West, the image of revolutionaries like Che Guevara and the entertainment of TV stars such as Honey Boo Boo. All of these figures represent individualist rebellion against the authorities that be. They refuse to submit—and we love them for it.”

The Most Offensive Word in America: ‘Submit’