Dissent

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. . . Is Essential

“The enemy in any democracy is not dissent, from either within or without. Dissent, in fact, is essential. The enemy is dishonesty, ignorance, indifference, intolerance. The ability to hold journalists accountable has never been greater, and we take legitimate criticism as a challenge to do better.” 

—Nancy Gibbs, managing editor, “Jefferson's Warning to the White House,” TIME, Feb. 2, 2017. (Thanks to alert WORDster Steve Marston)

• Editorial Comment: Let’s hold government accountable, too.


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