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Victoria C. Woodhull: “At the same time the means of prevention must be such as shall not encroach upon the culpable one’s rights further than…”

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At the same time the means of prevention must be such as shall not encroach upon the culpable one’s rights further than such prevention actually requires.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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This quote highlights the importance of balancing prevention measures with individual rights.

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