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When helping one person might harm your community

My neighbor asked me to lie to the census worker about how many people live in her apartment because she's scared of getting evicted, but I know this affects funding for our underfunded school district.

Juana
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The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're caught between immediate compassion and systemic responsibility.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Utilitarian justice — greatest good?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.