Monica O MontgomeryTough topics are only tough for those who don't want to approach conversation, who don't like problematizing the status quo and nuancing the narrative.
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Tough topics are only tough for those who don't want to approach conversation, who don't like problematizing the status quo and nuancing the narrative. This quote is saying that we should make our arguments and not be scared of how we present them or what words we use. We should learn how to talk about these tough topics and make our arguments in a way that makes everyone understand how important it is to us.
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