Doe Quote by Benjamin Carson
“We have the purveyors of hatred who take every single incident between people of two races and try to make a race war out of it, and drive wedges into people. And this does not need to be done.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2015 Republican National Convention, Ben Carson, 2015
Hatred purveyors exaggerate isolated incidents to incite racial conflict, creating unnecessary division.
In simple terms: Some amplify events to fuel racial hatred.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject divisive narratives.
Themes
racial tension
media influence
social cohesion
division
Mood
cautious
concerned
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- social media feeds
- community meetings
- political debates
- news consumption
Key Concepts
propaganda
psychology of fear
conflict escalation
Questions to Reflect On
- What sources do you trust for balanced perspectives?
- How can you foster dialogue across differences?
A Different Perspective
Not all incidents are manipulated; context matters.
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