Where the suspect poses no immediate threat to the officer and no threat to others, the harm resulting from the failing to apprehend him does not justify the use of deadly force to do so.
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Sports constantly make demands on the participant for top performance, and they develop integrity, self-reliance and initiative. They teach you a lot about working in groups, without being unduly submerged in the group.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sports instill important values like integrity and teamwork while maintaining individual identity.
Byron White emphasizes how participation in sports is not just about physical performance but also fosters essential life skills. Sports challenge individuals to excel, cultivating integrity, self-reliance, and initiative, while also teaching the importance of collaboration without losing one's individuality.
Themes
SportsIntegrityTeamworkSelf-ReliancePerformance
In practice
Example use cases
You could use this quote when discussing the values learned in high school sports in a graduation speech.
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