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About this quote

What does it mean?
America needs moral or political correction now.
In plain terms
America must improve immediately.
What can you take from it?
Demand national reform.

Where it applies

  • protests
  • speeches
  • voting

Putting it to work

  • activism
  • civic engagement

Questions to consider

  • What needs fixing in America?

Another view

Vague on specific actions.

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