A Quote by Billy Campbell

Many who wave American flags also practice discrimination on the basis of race. Many who wave American flags practice anti-Semitism. We think that betrays the fundamental ideals of our democracy.

Billy Campbell

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Also American American Flag Anti Anti-Semitism Basis Democracy Discrimination Flags Fundamental Ideals Many Our Practice Race Think Wave

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Billy Campbell
American - Actor
Born: July 7, 1959

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Mark Shields

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