Answer:
For Mr. Kraler, helping those who are hiding is not illegal. He seems to be justifying his actions because he understands that the persecution they suffer is not fair.
Explanation:
Mr. Kraler explains that smuggling ration books is not the same as doing something illegal, such as going to the black market (the illegal system for selling goods in violation of rationing restrictions. He explains that what they are doing is different. It´s what they call the white market which aims to help those who are hiding in Amsterdam.
