As we segregate by income into different communities, schools in lower-income areas have fewer resources than ever.
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More people are killed by stray bullets every day in America than have been killed by Ebola here. More are dying because of poverty and hunger.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that issues like gun violence and poverty have a more immediate and frequent impact on lives in America than diseases like Ebola.
Robert Reich highlights a stark contrast between the media's attention on global health crises such as Ebola and the everyday violence and poverty that claim far more lives in America. He suggests that societal issues like gun violence and hunger are often overlooked, yet they pose a significant threat to the well-being and safety of individuals in the country.
Themes
Gun ViolencePovertyHungerEbolaAmericaSocietal Issues
In practice
Example use cases
In discussions about public health priorities, this quote can be referenced to highlight the impact of gun violence.
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