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Tom Wolfe

The attitude is we live and let live. This is actually an amazing change in values in a rather short time and it's an example of freedom from religion.

Tom Wolfe

Freedom

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Tom Wolfe is highlighting how society has shifted toward accepting others' lifestyles without judgment, which marks a significant change in cultural values within a brief period. He attributes this shift to people becoming less influenced by religious rules, resulting in greater personal freedom.

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