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Meaning
The quote argues that the prison system is one of the few public institutions that disproportionately affects African-Americans. It suggests a critique of how public services and punishment are distributed in America.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Nicholas Kristof.
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About Nicholas Kristof
Nicholas Kristof is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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