"Most of us don't have to worry about being shot of we poke our noses outside. So we are comfortable, but the people I'm writing about are definitely not comfortable, and being shot while they're still inside is a good possibility"

This quote by Octavia Butler talks to the disparity between those of us who are privileged enough to live in a safe environment and those who are not. It highlights the fact that for many individuals, the hazard of violence is ever-present, even when they are inside their own homes. This quote acts as a tip that for many individuals, safety is not a given, and that we must be mindful of the battles of those who are not as fortunate as us. It is a call to action to do what we can to assist those who are not as safe as we are, and to recognize the benefit that we have.