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I live to harass white folks.


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All ethical people strive to choose "right" over "easy" when confronted by situations that force them to choose one or the other.



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The challenge throughout has been to tell what I view as the truth about racism without causing disabling despair.



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My wife says I spend my life trying to teach white folks. I'm not so sure I'm proud of it, but she's right.



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A rule without exceptions is an instrument capable of doing mischief to the innocent and bringing grief - as well as injustice - to those who should gain exemptions from the rule's functioning.



Few whites are ready to actively promote civil rights for blacks.

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