But at some point, universal rules are simply a way to avoid local responsibility.

Of course there are universal rules to which all goodness must conform.

If playing with chips, there is no universal rule for the situation when a player runs out.

I do not speak of a universal rule, but only a case for discussion.

I believe this kind of choice is intensely personal; there are simply no universal rules.

For this reason no coincidence takes place according to a universal or general rule.

Neither side supports the principle as a universal rule, nor should it.

Again, half a point, since there are no universal rules for these deeply felt disputes.

Wasn't it a universal rule to try to avoid harm to children?

It is quite true that we cannot allow universal rules on trade to be broken.