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		TaurenHunter 7 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Metagenomics test saves woman's sight after myster... You can't claim to protect society from anything without protecting individuals primarily. Society is not a herd in which you sacrifice an individual to save the rest.

londons_explore 7 months ago [–]

Isn't putting a murderer in prison for life exactly that?

The prisoner would undoubtedly have a better life if not imprisoned. But society does better if they are imprisoned.

hkt 7 months ago | [–]

See also, placing limitations on political and economic power.

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