The Comparisons Of Charles Manson To Transcendental Philosophy

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could preserve his individuality. Mr. Manson lost his sixth amendment right
to self-representation, and he uses this example now to prove that the
individual rights of people are controlled and manipulated by the government.

The story of the “Manson Family” goes beyond the Tate/LaBianca murders,
to years before the murders took place. Manson and his “family” would gather
together in a house, when generally they would sit contently and listen to
Charles preach. Usually the sermon would last for an hour or two and include
stories and prophecies about the “revolution” that Manson felt was coming.
Manson called this revolution helter skelter, after a Beatles song, which he
felt told about the future of our society. Manson believed that the African-
American members of our society were troublesome and would over-through the
white race. Therefore, Manson began to prepare for helter skelter by informing
his family. Instead of waiting for helter skelter, Manson wanted to prevent ...

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