For when we don't, our actions appear arbitrary and undercut the legitimacy of future interventions, no matter how justified.

如果我们不以身作则，我们的行动就会表现为专横武断，使未来进行干预的合理性受到影响，无论理由多么充足。

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We are part of this weave, as are our forefathers and foremothers, all life, and every type of energy and matter. This includes thoughts, actions, and all physical matter.

我们是迂回前进的其中一部分，就像我们的祖先和女祖先，所有生命，每种类型的物质与能量一样。这里包括思考，行动和所有物质事件。

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In sum, we all have a common stake in our school, our community, and our society. Our actions do matter.

总而言之，在学校、在社区、在社会，我们都有着共同的利害关系，我们的行为会产生影响。

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But should we, as a matter of policy, and moral decency, learn to think and comprehend that our actions in one part of the world could very well come back to hurt us, or, as Paul would say, blow back in our face?

CNN: Martin: Paul's 9/11 explanation deserves to be debated

"Please be advised that we take this matter very seriously and, based upon the findings our investigation, will pursue compliance and enforcement actions, " CMS concluded, ominously.

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