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A virulent, aggressive minority has decided that Americans dont know themselves what it is they should see, and need to
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"A virulent, aggressive minority has decided that Americans don't know themselves what it is they should see, and need to be protected by people who are wiser than they are, even if they are only a tiny sliver of the population"

- Jock Sturges

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This quote by Jock Sturges speaks with the suggestion of a small, yet powerful group of people that believe they know what is finest for the majority of Americans. This minority team is referred to as "toxic and also aggressive," recommending that they are established to enforce their ideas on the rest of the populace. This quote indicates that this minority group believes that Americans are not capable of making their own choices and need to be secured by those who are "smarter" than them. This quote speaks to the idea of a power discrepancy, where a tiny team of individuals are able to dictate what most of individuals should and should refrain from doing. This quote is a reminder that it is necessary to be aware of the power dynamics at play in society and also to guarantee that every person has a voice in the decision-making process.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jock Sturges. He/she was a famous Photographer from USA. The author also have 41 other quotes.

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