On issues of justice and law, states that people have the right to self-defense, but not to war. Furthermore, the police, government and military can be built by the people if they deem it necessary (42-43). I believe that other institutions, such as education, would also benefit from having more participants in its creation, in order to reflect the diversity of society. Rawls also mentions another type of society – a hierarchical society – in which basic human rights receive credibility from those in power and access their legitimate goals through diplomacy, trade and peace (50-51/59). It is not liberal, equal, and free, but rather generates responsible members of society who play a role in social life (53). This society creates a representative body that speaks on behalf of the people; freedom of speech is not as present as in liberal societies (53). This hierarchical society deprives individuals of their right to freedom and choice, but provides structure without intervention. The only legitimate right to go to war – in both societies (liberal and hierarchical) – is to protect the society of well-ordered people (61). Although I am used to a structured society, I would like to experience a society where I can exercise all my human rights and
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