Politicians who talk about purity usually end up deciding

Politicians who talk about purity usually end up deciding who is pure and who is not.

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In Elizabeth Kostova's "The Shadow Land," the author explores the dangers of political rhetoric surrounding purity. She points out that when politicians champion the concept of purity, it often leads to a problematic dynamic where they claim the authority to define who meets these standards and who does not. This perspective highlights the inherent issues of exclusion and judgment that arise in political discourse.

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