Quote by Carl Rowan

It is often easier to become outraged by injustice half a world away than by oppression and discrimination half a block from home.

It is often easier to become outraged by injustice half a wo

Summary

This quote suggests that people tend to be more emotionally responsive to injustices that occur far from their own immediate surroundings. It implies that individuals are sometimes blind to the oppressive conditions and discrimination present within their own communities, as focusing on these issues at a distance may seem easier or more convenient. The quote serves as a reminder to not neglect the problems closer to home and not be selectively outraged based on proximity.

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