“But as for activism, my parents did what they could, given the constraints, but were never involved in the causes I think of when I think of activists.”

“You don't argue with a four-year old about why he shouldn't eat candy for dinner. You don't punch a mentally handicapped guy even if he punches you first. And you don't argue when a women tells you she's only making 80 cents to your dollar. It's the path of least resistance. You save your energy for”