We have to face it: in America today the way to have fun and celebrate is to break a store window and take something. That’s the way it is, today in America, and we have to accept it.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that in America today, some people think the way to have fun and celebrate is to break into stores and take things. The speaker believes this is a problem that people have to accept, even though it is wrong to steal and damage property.
About Richard J. Daley
Richard J. Daley was a powerful American politician who served as the mayor of Chicago for over 20 years. He was known as the ‘last of the big city bosses’ and played a major role in the history of the Democratic Party. Despite some controversies, Daley is remembered for his efforts to save Chicago from the decline experienced by other Rust Belt cities during his tenure.
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