When everyone else
Is more comfortable
Remaining voiceless
Rather than fighting for humans
That have had their rights stolen

from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis (Ft. Macklemore & Mary Lambert) – Same Love Lyrics on Rap Genius

Macklemore suggests the courage to dissent against the crowd is rare, since it would necessarily create tension and discomfort. Cornel West calls this Sentimental Nihilism.

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