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Existed Quote by Teju Cole

“Punitive murder by the police and by vigilantes has existed in all societies at some point, and probably still exists in most.” quote by Teju Cole — Download Open image

“Punitive murder by the police and by vigilantes has existed in all societies at some point, and probably still exists in most.”

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