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“I say,” Jake continued after a long pause, “if they’re not hurting anyone, why bother them? This is America, after all. Maybe it’s not the best it could be all the time, but it’s pretty damn good, all things considered. And I fought for it. Sure, you might not agree with everything happening all…” quote by Glenna Sinclair
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““I say,” Jake continued after a long pause, “if they’re not hurting anyone, why bother them? This is America, after all. Maybe it’s not the best it could be all the time, but it’s pretty damn good, all things considered. And I fought for it. Sure, you might not agree with everything happening all the time, but at least it’s a big country. You don’t like your neighbors, just move. You don’t like your state, find a new one. Or vote for people who’ll change it to your liking. We’re the people who make this place, right or wrong.””

Glenna Sinclair

About This Quote

Source Speech: Community Forum, 2020

He argues that in a large, diverse country, personal dissatisfaction can be addressed by moving or voting, emphasizing individual agency.

In simple terms: People can change their environment or vote for change.

Key Takeaway

Take responsibility for your surroundings.

Themes

freedom politics individualism

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

political social

When to use this quote

  • relocation
  • voting
  • political engagement
  • community dialogue

Key Concepts

agency democracy migration

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you change if you could?
  • Is moving a true solution?
A Different Perspective

May overlook systemic barriers;

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