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What does it mean?
We must fight for justice without sacrificing our freedom.
In plain terms
Keep justice and freedom equally important.
What can you take from it?
Never trade freedom for the promise of justice.

Where it applies

  • political reform
  • legal battles
  • personal ethics

Putting it to work

  • monitor trade-offs
  • defend liberties during reform

Questions to consider

  • What freedom would you give up for justice?

Another view

Sometimes limited freedom is necessary to ensure basic justice.

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