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Promoting active liberty does not mean allowing the majority to run roughshod over minorities. It calls for taking special care that all groups have a chance to fully participate in society and the political process.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Active liberty ensures that all voices, especially minorities, are heard in society and politics.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg emphasizes the importance of 'active liberty' not merely as a notion of majority rule, but as a commitment to protect and empower minority groups. This means that true participation in society and governance requires deliberate efforts to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, is given the opportunity to engage and contribute to the democratic process.
Themes
LibertyMinoritiesParticipationSocietyPolitical ProcessJustice
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion on civil rights to emphasize the need for inclusivity.
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