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Would you support sanctions if ordinary families paid the highest price?
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Why this dilemma matters
These dilemmas put rules and circumstances against each other and demand a verdict. Choosing “Support sanctions to pressure powerful actors” prioritises the letter of the law; choosing “Oppose sanctions when ordinary families suffer first” gives more weight to the spirit behind it.
Worth asking yourself
- Is mercy a kind of justice here, or its opposite?
- Would you apply the same standard to yourself?
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