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“I am absolutely opposed to political correctness. You cannot confront hate speech until you've experienced it. You need to hear every side of the issue instead of just one.”

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Jane Elliott, born on May 27, 1933, is an American teacher. She is known for conducting an educational activity called the 'Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Experiment' in the 1970s, which aimed to demonstrate the impact of racial prejudice to students. more

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