“For the powerful, crimes are those that others commit.”
— Noam Chomsky
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People with a lot of power or status often don't see their own actions as wrong, even if they break the rules. Instead, they point fingers at others for doing bad things. Imagine a rich person who cheats on their taxes but criticizes someone poor for stealing food. The rich person doesn't think of themselves as a criminal because they have money and influence. This shows that people in high positions sometimes believe they are above the law. Applying this lesson, it's important to hold everyone to the same standards, no matter their power or status.
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