It may remain a quiescent spectator of evil, or, if strong enough and indignant with the wrongdoing, may endeavour to abate the mischief by remonstrance, and, in the last resort, by taking sides against the offender.
Holland discusses the options available to a neutral state in response to wrongdoing, including remonstrance and taking sides.
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