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Be Reasonable: Scholars Define Who Is and Who Is Not

Mar 4, 2025
Canadian thinkers explore the meaning and significance of reasonableness in government and law. Five Canadian intellectuals discuss their backgrounds and areas of expertise. Personal experiences with unreasonableness in various aspects of life are shared. The characteristics of unreasonableness and the challenges faced by boundary-pushing writers are discussed.
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  • Reasonableness involves civility, compromise, tolerance, and respect in a democratic society.
  • Unreasonableness is characterized by rudeness, lack of compromise, and a failure to recognize the importance of consensus.

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Unreasonableness in Everyday Life

Unreasonableness can manifest in various aspects of daily life. One person recounts an incident at the airport where someone cut in front of them in line, leading to a heated confrontation. Another shares their experience of being treated unfairly by an airline staff after arriving slightly late for a flight. They were not given the assistance they needed and were subjected to a public dressing-down. A third person reflects on the unreasonable circumstances of losing a bank card and being asked to provide additional identification that was unnecessary. These examples highlight instances where unreasonableness arises in ordinary situations, causing frustration and a sense of injustice.

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