On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
A lax manner of administering justice, falsely termed moderation, has a tendency both to dispirit public virtue, and promote the growth of public evils.
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Thomas Paine
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Paine argues that a lenient approach to justice, mistaken for moderation, undermines civic virtue and encourages societal problems.
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