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“I come from the liberal side of thinking: Better one guilty man should walk free than one innocent man found guilty.” quote by Ian McShane
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“I come from the liberal side of thinking: Better one guilty man should walk free than one innocent man found guilty.”

Ian McShane

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Prefers erring on the side of liberty, arguing it’s better to free a guilty person than imprison an innocent one.

In simple terms: Freedom over wrongful punishment.

Key Takeaway

Protect the innocent, even if some guilty go free.

Themes

justice liberty ethics law risk

Mood

serious analytical

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • court decisions
  • policy debates
  • personal moral choices

Key Concepts

legal theory moral philosophy civil rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it acceptable to sacrifice some safety for fairness?
  • How do societies balance these risks?
A Different Perspective

Risk of letting the guilty free can erode trust.

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