what is the meaning of the part in the parenthesis: (Like a boil that can never be cured as long as it is covered up but must be opened with all its pus-flowing ugliness) to the natural medicines of air and light, injustice must likewise be exposed, with all of the tension its exposing creates, to the light of human conscience and the air of national opinion before it can be cured.

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kimbrown415 · Answer

This is an excerpt from Martin Luther Kings "Letters From Birmingham Jail". King is speaking of the racial injustice going on this era. He specifically talking about  openly challenging racial inequalities. Trying to have the white moderates step up and stop turning a blind eye to racism. This is when he was arrested for his peaceful protests.

kimbrown415 · Answer

basically pick the scab and let it bleed.  Challenging the racism will be ugly in the beginning but will eventually work itself out.

hnwhorses · Answer

ok thank you for the help:)