The passage above highlights the irony that is implicit in a social life. While society pushes its members into conventions and conformity, it's risky behavior that correlates with success. The passage above acknowledges that Tom's misbehavior is linked to his heroism. His socially deviant behavior will either lead him to a death sentence or the presidency.
Congress does not seem very diverse. Examples might include:
• The 113th Congress has only one African American senator.
• The clear majority of both houses is male, through women make up almost half of the US population.
• Ethnic minorities only make up 17% of congress.
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