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Our laws uphold two cardinal principles of justice-so fundamental are these rules that they are regarded as "natural." One of these, which is the subject of my reflection today, is the principle that no person should be judged without the opportunity to be heard. 2.
Every individual must be given the chance to explain their actions before judgment, even if their explanation appears unjustifiable or outright foolish.
This right is inherent, regardless of who the person is or claims to be. 3.
