'Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those who claim to uphold order are sometimes the same ones who perpetuate racism and violence.
- In plain terms
- People who say they protect society sometimes burn crosses.
- What can you take from it?
- Oppressors often hide behind systems of order.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What systems hide oppression?
- How do you spot hypocrisy in power?
Another view
It generalizes groups without specifying which forces.
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