"I love mankind . . . it's ___ I can't stand": Linus from "Peanuts" (6)

I believe the answer is:

people

(Other definitions for people that I've seen before include "Race - mankind" , "Folk; citizens" , "Human beings in general" , "Population" , "Mortals" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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