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What does it mean?
Authorities must protect citizens without restricting freedoms or changing the way of life.
In plain terms
Safety should not cost us our liberties.
What can you take from it?
Balance security measures with civil rights.

Where it applies

  • emergency plans
  • policy debates
  • security laws

Putting it to work

  • setting policy
  • protecting rights
  • guiding officials

Questions to consider

  • Can we have both safety and freedom?
  • Where is the line?

Another view

Sometimes security measures inevitably restrict freedoms.

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