Michael Ignatieff...our species is one, and each of the individuals who compose it are entitled to equal moral consideration.
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The idea of treating everyone equally is hard to believe, but each individual who is part of the human race has the same rights and the same responsibilities. We do not all get the same opportunities or chances in life, but that does not mean that we are not all equal. We all deserve the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
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