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A recent survey was said to prove that the people we Americans most admire are our politicians and doctors. I don't believe it. They are simply the people we are most afraid of. And with the most reason.

A recent survey was said to prove that the people we America

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The quote suggests skepticism towards the notion that politicians and doctors are the individuals admired most by Americans. The author disagrees, arguing that fear, rather than admiration, drives such perception. They imply that people are afraid of politicians due to concerns about corruption or inefficiency, and doctors because of potential medical errors or malpractice. The quote implies that these fears are justified, providing a simplistic explanation for why these professions might not be held in high regard.

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