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In other countries, its a common thing to have outcast children running around the streets in packs, and I dont think we
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"In other countries, it's a common thing to have outcast children running around the streets in packs, and I don't think we're so far away from it here"

- Penelope Spheeris

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This quote by Penelope Spheeris is an alerting about the capacity for derelict youngsters to come to be a common sight in the United States. She is suggesting that the existing state of affairs in the United States is not so different from various other nations where outcast kids are a common sight. This suggests that the US is not immune to the very same social concerns that lead to outcast children in various other nations. Spheeris is likely referring to the lack of accessibility to sources and assistance for children in hardship, in addition to the lack of social safety nets for those that are struggling. Her quote is a reminder that the United States must be doing even more to guarantee that all youngsters have access to the resources and also support they need to flourish.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Penelope Spheeris somewhere between December 2, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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