Full Idea
The liberal theory of political community contains a moral thesis which says that members should share a moral concern for one another as free and equal citizens. …Citizens are not required to have much else in common with one another.
Gist of Idea
Liberal citizens have a moral requirement to respect freedom and equality
Source
Andrew Shorten (Contemporary Political Theory [2016], 02)
Book Reference
Shorten,Andrew: 'Contemporary Political Theory' [Palgrave 2016], p.19
A Reaction
A key thought. Liberal hearts swell with pride at the first half, but anti-liberals are interested in the second bit. If my neighbour lives in miserable poverty, should I only ask whether they are 'equal and free'? Respect everything!