"There's always some kind of blacklist throughout history. But the difference is, in America they usually let you live"
- Rip Torn
About this Quote
This quote by Rip Torn speaks to the concept of a blacklist, which is a list of people who are not allowed to participate in specific activities or gain access to certain resources. Throughout history, there have been lots of examples of blacklists, such as the McCarthy period blacklist of thought communists in the 1950s. However, in America, the repercussions of being blacklisted are usually not as extreme as in other nations. This is due to the fact that America is a country that values liberty and individual rights, and so even if someone is blacklisted, they are still permitted to live their life and pursue their dreams. This quote is a reminder that although there are blacklists, America still supplies a level of defense and liberty that is not found in other nations.
This quote is written / told by Rip Torn somewhere between February 6, 1931 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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