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What does it mean?
Goodman frames daily choices as deciding between aggression and protection in society.
In plain terms
Every day we choose to harm or help.
What can you take from it?
Choose to protect rather than attack.

Where it applies

  • ethical decision making
  • civic engagement
  • personal conduct

Putting it to work

  • aligning actions with values
  • defending democracy

Questions to consider

  • What does the shield represent?
  • When do you use the sword?

Another view

The binary choice ignores nuanced middle grounds.

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