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Warning that hate against anyone threatens democracy itself
Original: If we permit discrimination, prejudice, or hate to rob anyone of his democratic rights, our own freedom and all democrac
A quotation warning that if discrimination, prejudice or hate are allowed to rob anyone of their democratic rights, everyone's freedom and democracy as a whole are threatened is circulating widely in online political discussion. It is being shared in conversations about fascism and US politics, with readers using it to argue that attacks on any group's rights endanger all citizens.
Why now: Ongoing US political debate over democratic rights and perceived authoritarian or fascist trends is prompting people to share warnings about discrimination and democracy.
Evidence
- If we permit discrimination, prejudice, or hate to rob anyone of his democratic rights, our own freedom and all democracy is threatened. # fascism # uspol # history # propaganda · army_talk_fascism · 11
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