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The road and cost of freedom
Uriah 2022-03-24 09:02:02
Now we generally feel that our society is changing too slowly, and we can't wait to become a free, democratic, fair and just country overnight. After watching "The White House Butler", I have been able to understand the history of the United States in the past. Thus we know that it took generations of hard work, bloodshed, and sacrifices for a black man to become president. The hero's parents were insulted and shot to death right under his nose, and he became a silent servant who didn't fight or even hate, just did his own thing meticulously. The black movement never understands to the last support and participation. His transformation was mainly affected by three aspects: first, his son, the main body of the protest, participated in movements such as "occupying the seat" and was constantly arrested; third, the presidents he served, some of whom dedicated their lives to fighting for the status of blacks Out of my life, I remember that when there was a black man who was dissatisfied with the white man's actions in "Glory", another black man played by Morgan Freeman said something like this: These white people shed blood and sacrificed for the interests of our black people, and we suffered some injustices and I don't understand, what does it matter? In fact, it's like Mandela was a great person, but don't forget that he was the white president of South Africa, who allowed him to sit in prison for more than 20 years and come out unscathed; the third is his own awakening, from his own salary and promotion. I don't know how to defend my rights when I have the opportunity, I have had many conversations and even resigned to fight. Tell us that if we want democracy, freedom, fairness and justice, we need to start small, restaurants, buses, toilets, and the same wages as white people. Tell us that democracy and freedom are not achieved overnight, they have to pay a price, and everyone cannot have the idea of "free-riding".
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Lee Daniels' The Butler quotes
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Gloria Gaines: [looking at a picture of her granddaughter] I mean, really, Shaquanda. What kind of name is that?
Cecil Gaines: [laughing] Ain't nobody done nothing to spite you.
Gloria Gaines: Yes she did. She a ugly little old girl, too. That little pug nose. I hope she grow out of it.
Cecil Gaines: Now you need to stop that, you know that ain't right.
Gloria Gaines: Don't you think she look a little like Louis around the mouth?
Cecil Gaines: I think... she look just like you.
Gloria Gaines: Like me?
Cecil Gaines: Yeah, so you need to
[laughing]
Cecil Gaines: so you need to stop talking about her.
Gloria Gaines: Let me look at her again then, real good. She do look a little bit like me. She a pretty little thing.
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Cecil Gaines: You must look through your eyes, see what it is that they want, see what it is that they need, anticipate, bring a smile to the principal's eyes.