Revolution is the Hell of It: Algerian Edition

In 1968, Abbie Hoffman famously wrote a book called Revolution for the Hell of It.

In 1973, this negatively inspired David Friedman to write a chapter called “Revolution is the Hell of It.”

Last month, I watched The Battle of Algiers, probably the most famous pro-terrorist (or at least anti-anti-terrorist) movie in history.  If you don’t know the sordid history of the “liberation” of Algeria, you should.  The whole movie is gripping, but this little speech by terrorist Ben M’Hidi stayed with me....