Quote by Christopher Hitchens

The one thing that the racist can never manage is anything like discrimination: he is indiscriminate by definition.

The one thing that the racist can never manage is anything l

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent contradiction within racism. It suggests that racists, by harboring prejudice and discrimination based on race, are actually incapable of exercising true discrimination. Instead, they are indiscriminate in their biases, unable to make nuanced distinctions or judgments about individuals based on their merits or character. The quote implies that racism involves a blanket prejudice that fails to recognize the individuality and diversity within any racial or ethnic group.

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Racism Discrimination

By Christopher Hitchens

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