How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Crash.
Quote #7
FARHAD: This store is all we have.
Farhad's store is his entire livelihood. He feels that if he doesn't defend it, then he has nothing to live for. What he doesn't see is that his own prejudice—against his Latino locksmith—has kept him from doing just that. Then, when his store is vandalized, he tries to take it out on the only person he can—again, the locksmith.
Quote #8
FLANAGAN: The D.A.'s squad loses its lead investigator next month. Rick is quite adamant that his replacement be a person of color. It's a high-profile position, and he wants to send the right message to the community.
WATERS: And the right message is, "Look at this Black boy I just bought?" Well f*** you very much, but thanks for thinking of me.
Waters allows himself to be bought, but at the cost of trying to save his brother's life. Does he do the right thing? Why or why not? What other choice could he have made?