The fact that a crime might have been committed with impunity in the past may make it seem more familiar and less gruesome, but surely does not give it any greater legitimacy.

Jonathan Kozol

Jonathan Kozol

Any Been Committed Crime Does Fact Familiar Give Greater Impunity In The Past Legitimacy Less Make May Might More Past Seem Surely

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