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What does it mean?
Pound admits his anti-Semitism was a stupid mistake based on suburban prejudice.
In plain terms
My biggest mistake was believing anti-Semitic prejudice.
What can you take from it?
Prejudice is a mistake that one should acknowledge.

Where it applies

  • personal confession
  • historical accountability
  • moral reflection

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge errors
  • challenge prejudice
  • reflect on bias

Questions to consider

  • Is admitting a mistake enough to make amends?
  • Where does prejudice come from?

Another view

Acknowledging prejudice does not erase the harm caused by past actions.

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