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“If we write our laws and design them around the most privileged members of society, i.e., billionaire football team owner, then we forget about the people who don't have the same resources to make an appeal, to fight a wrongful accusation. Those tend to be members of the LGBT community and people of color because those are the people who tend to engage in the work of reappropriation to subvert discrimination. And yet those are the same ones being denied, based on their own identities.”

Quote by Simon Tam

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Simon Tam, born on March 30, 1981, is a talented musician from China. He has made a name for himself in the music industry with his unique musical style and profound cultural background, winning the hearts of many fans. more

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