Quote by Studs Terkel

I'm not up on the Internet, but I hear that is a democratic possibility. People can connect with each other. I think people are ready for something, but there is no leadership to offer it to them. People are ready to say, 'Yes, we are part of a world.'

I'm not up on the Internet, but I hear that is a democratic

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This quote highlights the potential of the internet as a democratic tool for connecting people and bridging divides. The speaker acknowledges the readiness of individuals to embrace global interconnectedness, suggesting that people are seeking leadership to facilitate this process. It implies that the internet can foster a sense of unity and collective identity, but lacks the guidance necessary to harness its full potential as a force of positive change on a global scale.

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