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What does it mean?
Manipulating family bonds for political or personal gain is morally repugnant and uncivilized.
In plain terms
Breaking up families is a wrong act.
What can you take from it?
Respect family integrity above personal gain.

Where it applies

  • political campaigns
  • spy craft
  • propaganda

Putting it to work

  • avoid smear campaigns targeting families
  • prioritize ethical conduct

Questions to consider

  • What counts as uncivilized today?
  • How do we protect families from manipulation?

Another view

The definition of civilized nations varies by culture and era.

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