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    It is not the case that A norm that 'restrains interaction formation' in personal contexts contradicts the basic liberal commitment to freedom of association as a foundational, not derivative, right.

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    • 1.Not all liberal commitments are foundational at the same level; some are derivative from protecting equal dignity, which can limit association freedoms.
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    • 2.Norms restraining interaction formation may protect other foundational liberal goods like equality and non-discrimination rather than contradict liberalism.
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    • 3.Freedom of association has never been absolute in liberal theory; it coexists with duties not to exclude based on morally arbitrary characteristics.
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    • 1.Freedom of association is foundational to liberalism because it protects individuals' autonomous choices about intimate relationships and group membership.
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    • 2.Norms that restrain interaction formation delegate decisions about who associates with whom to external authorities rather than individuals themselves.
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    • 3.If a right is foundational, restrictions on exercising it require exceptional justification, not mere social convention or collective preference.
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