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Un alunno modello viene sospeso per aver portato a scuola un coltellino svizzero dimenticato nello zaino. La regola è chiara. Cosa deve fare il preside?
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Why this dilemma matters
Justice questions ask whether the law, fairness, or mercy should lead the call. Choosing “Applicare la sospensione: le regole zero-tolerance valgono per tutti, senza eccezioni” prioritises equal treatment for all; choosing “Valutare il contesto: la giustizia vera richiede discernimento, non automatismi” gives more weight to proportionate response to one case.
Worth asking yourself
- Who is the rule protecting, and who is paying for it?
- Is mercy a kind of justice here, or its opposite?
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