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To mirror the real world, the Land of Sweets was not spared from an evil nutcracker tyrant.

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You want to choose the lesser of all evils.

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Today, the term “Munich” still stands as a political and historical byword warning of the dangers of appeasement — of turning a blind eye to evil.

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“Retribution is seductive like that, promising a clean line between good and evil. But it’s an illusion,” she eventually concludes in her book.

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“The jury’s verdict delivers justice for these victims and sends a powerful message: Those who commit such evil acts will be held fully accountable,” Hochman said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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