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“Privilege is when you contribute to the oppression of others and then claim that you are the one being discriminated against.”

“If you think your religion requires discrimination, you're probably misreading your faith.”

“Bigotry lives not just in our words, but in our actions, thoughts, and institutions.”

“There is nothing 'honorable' or 'reasonable' in giving a pass to those who want to discriminate.”

“Bigotry is based on deception, of oneself and of others.”

“If you can't see past my name, you can't see me.”

“You're not under attack when others gain rights and privileges you've always had.”

“Tolerance of intolerance enables oppression.”

“Reducing a group to a slur or stereotype reduces us all.”

“Never be content to sit back and watch as others' rights are trampled upon. Your rights could be next.”

“When we hide discrimination under the guise of 'religious freedom,' we make a mockery of human rights.”

“The minute we look away, the minute we stop fighting back, that's the minute bigotry wins.”

“If you'd combat bigotry, use honest language and call things out for what they really are.”

“Racism is dead only to those who've closed their eyes and ears to the whole world around them.”

“People often call fighting discrimination being 'PC' because they don't want their own unearned privileges challenged.”

“Political correctness’ is a label the privileged often use to distract from their privilege and hate.”

“It speaks volumes when people who are discriminated against go on to discriminate against others.”

“Standing against discrimination for some while supporting discrimination against others hurts us all.”

“Prejudice is learned. What will you teach others through your actions and words?”

“Privilege doesn't just insulate people from the consequences of their prejudice, it cuts them off from their humanity.”

“Building bridges takes us further than building walls.”

“Calling for an end to hate shouldn't be treated as a punishable offense.”

“What does religious freedom mean if we would use it as a cover for hate and privilege?”

“Prejudice plunges you into a world of fear and hate. That's no way to live.”

“It's terrifying to think you could become the next statistic.”