"The military doesn't teach rifle marksmanship. It teaches equipment familiarity. Despite what the officer corps thinks, learning to shoot a rifle is not like learning to drive a car. Instead, it is like learning to play the violin.... The equipment familiarity learning curve comes up quick, but then the rifle marksmanship continuation of the curve rises very slowly....by shooting one careful shot at a time, carefully inspecting the result (and the cause)."

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Source: KKK Member Walks up to Black Musician in Bar-but It’s Not a Joke, and What Happens Next Will Astound You. Interview with Rebecca Savastio, guardianlv.com. November 20, 2013.

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Daryl Davis

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Daryl Davis is a musician and author known for his unique approach to combating racism by engaging in dialogue with members of hate groups.

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