Maybe African-American men, during holiday parades, should take Harvey's cue and start dressing as gangstas and pimps to promote the achievements and acceptance of African-American men in society.
Second, your comparison actually is the reverse of what occured. Instead, I think it's the same as if a controversial 'gangsta' figure played the role of Santa Claus in the parade. And even then it wouldn't be a political statement.
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