Quote by Ian MacKaye

There are many things that people do happily that I can't imagine why they would do it... But I have to say that even though I am critical or judgmental of society at large, I'm not critical of people individually. We are who we are.

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Summary

This quote reflects the mindset of someone who may have different preferences and opinions from others, but is not judgmental towards individual people. The speaker acknowledges their own critiques of society as a whole, but also recognizes that individuals have their own unique experiences and choices. This implies a nonjudgmental stance towards individuals, highlighting that each person is entitled to their own perspective and way of life.

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By Ian MacKaye

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