There is nothing that says you can't be active and love your community and fight for your community and still do your job.
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Sometimes, we get numb to the fact that people get sent away. We don't see where they are; we say they are 'doing time,' and you really don't know what that is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the emotional disconnection people have with those incarcerated, highlighting the lack of understanding about their experiences.
Malcolm Jenkins points out how society often becomes indifferent to the reality of incarceration, using the phrase 'doing time' to simplify a complex and painful experience. This numbness can lead to a lack of empathy for those who are removed from their communities and families, as we fail to recognize the humanity and individual stories behind the term 'prisoner.'
Themes
IncarcerationEmpathyRelationshipsAwarenessSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about criminal justice reform, this quote can highlight the need for greater empathy towards those incarcerated.
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