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Summary Of Elie Wiesel's The Perils Of Indifference

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Elie Wiesel delivered a speech in the White House titled “The Perils of Indifference”. Wiesel’s speech addressed many lessons that are still relatable to today’s dilemmas. Indifference to human suffering is still happening today. For example, there are thousands of humans all over the world that are starving. Majority of wealthy Americans understand that many people are in need of food; yet, many turn their backs and go by the best car on the market. Why is that? Wiesel suggests that the suffering makes those who are not suffering uncomfortable. I completely agree with Wiesel’s points because it is still happening today. People know that is something is wrong and they still do it because the outcome benefits them. America still did business

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