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“The intolerant can be viewed as free-riders, as persons who seek the advantages of just institutions while not doing their share to uphold them.” quote by John Rawls — Download Open image

“The intolerant can be viewed as free-riders, as persons who seek the advantages of just institutions while not doing their share to uphold them.”

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