“They say there are strangers who threaten us
In our immigrants and infidels
They say there is strangeness too dangerous
In our theaters and bookstore shelves
That those who know what's best for us
Must rise and save us from ourselves
-- Witch Hunt (Part III of 'Fear') (1980)”

—  Neil Peart

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Canadian-American drummer , lyricist, and author 1952–2020

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