#obligation

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people. ↗

— James Monroe

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As an immigrant, I chose to live in America because it is one of the freest and most vibrant nations in the world. And as an immigrant, I feel an obligation to speak up for immigration policies that will keep America the most economically robust, creative and freedom-loving nation in the world. ↗

— Rupert Murdoch

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Because of their low earnings and family obligations, Latinas would not be putting much money into private investment accounts. An average Latina could wind up losing thousands of dollars under this proposal. ↗

— Grace Napolitano

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Even without reforms, the Social Security fund will be able to meet 100 percent of its obligations until 2042. ↗

— Grace Napolitano

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To live forever should not be an obligation. In fact, eternal life should only be for those who wish for it, because if we are depressed and unhappy with our lives, just the idea of living forever is an unbearable source of suffering. ↗

— Claude Vorilhon

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Equality of rights means that some people cannot simply impose obligations on others, for the moral agency and rights of those others would then be violated. ↗

— Tom G. Palmer

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If an individual is born with the obligation to obey, who is born with the right to command? ↗

— Tom G. Palmer

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Libertarians typically argue that particular obligations, at least under normal circumstances, must be created by consent; they cannot be unilaterally imposed by others. ↗

— Tom G. Palmer

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Obligations may be universal or particular. ↗

— Tom G. Palmer

#obligations #particular #universal

We're very proud to be part of the eurozone. But this comes with obligations and it is crucial we show the world we can live up to those obligations. ↗

— Georgios A. Papandreou

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