Since when do we have to agree with people to defend them from injustice?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Defending someone from injustice does not require agreeing with their views or actions.
- In plain terms
- We can fight for people's rights without liking them.
- What can you take from it?
- Justice applies to everyone, even those you disagree with.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who can you defend without agreeing?
- Is fairness possible without liking someone?
Another view
People often conflate agreement with protection, making this hard to practice.
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