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What does it mean?
Security equals liberty but does not require everyone to use land equally.
In plain terms
Being safe and free is key but does not mean equal land use.
What can you take from it?
Liberty does not demand equal usage of resources.

Where it applies

  • policy debate
  • property rights
  • economics

Putting it to work

  • distinguish rights from equality
  • protect property use

Questions to consider

  • Does liberty require equality?
  • How do you measure land use?

Another view

Some argue security requires equal access to resources.

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