In the real world, equal respect for all cultures doesn't translate in…

Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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In the real world, equal respect for all cultures doesn't translate into a rich mosaic of colorful and proud peoples interacting peacefully while maintaining a delightful diversity of food and craftwork. It translates into closed pockets of oppression, ignorance, and abuse. ✨ Ayaan Hirsi Ali (2011). Nomad: From Islam to America: A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations, p.213, Simon and Schuster
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