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Respecting other peoples cultures is well and good, but I draw the line at where some branches of Islam, what they do to
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"Respecting other people's cultures is well and good, but I draw the line at where some branches of Islam, what they do to women. It's indefensible"

- Jello Biafra

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This quote by Jello Biafra talks to the significance of appreciating other cultures, but also acknowledges that there are particular elements of certain cultures that are not appropriate. In this case, Biafra is referring to the treatment of ladies in some branches of Islam. He is saying that while it is important to appreciate other cultures, there are particular aspects of those cultures that are indefensible and need to not be tolerated. This quote speaks with the significance of understanding and respecting other cultures, however also recognizing that there are particular aspects of those cultures that are not appropriate and should not be endured. It is essential to recognize that while appreciating other cultures is essential, it is also essential to recognize that there are specific elements of those cultures that are not acceptable and ought to not be tolerated.

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Jello Biafra This quote is written / told by Jello Biafra somewhere between June 17, 1958 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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