Quote by Judy Collins

I was raised to speak out about politics and the world around me. I would do it whether I was in the public or not. It is the way I was taught. The American way.

I was raised to speak out about politics and the world aroun

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's upbringing and ingrained values of actively engaging in political discourse and expressing their opinions on global matters. Regardless of whether they have a public platform or not, they emphasize that speaking out is a fundamental part of their identity and they would continue to do so. The quote also suggests a connection between this personal conviction and the broader concept of the "American way," implying that open expression of views is integral to the democratic principles on which the United States is built.

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By Judy Collins

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