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And to talk about those things in America is to be radical—just to talk about them.
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The speaker says that in America, simply discussing certain subjects—referred to only as “those things”—is itself seen as radical. The point is about the act of talking, not necessarily about taking action or holding an extreme position. Even raising these topics can challenge what is considered acceptable to discuss.
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