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What does it mean?
The main goal of the fight for liberty is that everyone is equal under the law.
In plain terms
Liberty means equal treatment by the law for all.
What can you take from it?
Equality before the law is essential for liberty.

Where it applies

  • legal systems
  • civil rights

Putting it to work

  • advocating legal equality
  • ensuring fair laws

Questions to consider

  • What does equality before law mean?
  • Is equal law enough?

Another view

Formal equality does not guarantee fair outcomes.

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