There is nothing romantic about teargas. Or smoke bombs or rubber bullets or sound cannons.
Deray MckessonRead
If you close your eyes and think about where you feel the most safe, you're probably not going to tell me it's in a room full of police. You feel safe where you're around people that love you, when you have food and shelter, when you're being pushed to be your best self and learn.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Safety is found in love and support, not authority.
In this quote, Deray Mckesson emphasizes that true safety comes from being surrounded by loved ones and having basic needs met, rather than from authority figures like the police. It highlights the importance of emotional support and personal growth in creating a safe environment.
Themes
SafetyLoveSupportCommunityGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about community building.
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