Mario Balotelli Quotes
Racism springs from ignorance.
Robinson, Simon. "The Meaning of Mario." Time, Time Inc., 1 Nov. 2012, p. 49.
His reference was to ethnic Indians and Chinese living in Kenya and other countries of Africa. Asians are a minority group in African countries and the legally sanctioned discrimination against them is part of an ugly type of discrimination which still exists.
This musical was a profound attack on the essence of racial segregation at a time when discrimination was legal and practiced throughout the country and almost universally in the South. Southern politicians castigated the song, the show, and especially Hammerstein who they called a Communist for promoting such radical views. Ironically, South Pacific became one of the most frequently produced High School Shows by 1979 and remained so into the 21st century including in the South. See {634644} for the lyrics to his most famous political song.
Mario Balotelli Barwuah is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie B club Monza.
