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Who?


Who gave you the right to take away mine? Who gave you the right to tell me where to sit To eat To go to the bathroom And even drink some water Who gave you the right to stand and stare? This is not a zoo I am not an animal Why do you treat me this way? Because I'm black? Why, that's no reason at all. We are the same. Whether you're white, black, mexican, or asian We are all the same. "Please, I'm dying out here. I just need some food" You replied, "Whites only." And slammed the door in my face Who gave you the right? Who?
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