Quote by Leonard Baskin

I think it has other roots, has to do, in part, with a general anxiety in contemporary life... nuclear bombs, inequality of possibility and chance, inequality of goods allotted to us, a kind of general racist, unjust attitude that is pervasive.

I think it has other roots, has to do, in part, with a gener

Summary

This quote suggests that the root of social and racial problems in contemporary society is deeply connected to various sources. It highlights the influence of general anxiety caused by factors such as the threat of nuclear warfare and the inequalities prevalent in society. It also argues that there is a pervasive attitude of racism and injustice, which further exacerbates these problems. The quote indicates that these issues have intertwined origins and are interconnected in shaping the present social landscape.

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Attitude

By Leonard Baskin

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