Free Speech

“We live in a democracy. We have this extraordinary opportunity to use our mind and say what we think, speak as we think. Sometimes what we say is objectionable to other people. But that is part of a free society.” 

—Hal Holbrook (1925-2021), actor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Editorial Comment: In a free society, we can also skip the “mind” and “think” parts.

 

 

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“I don’t think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones, in the right order, you can nudge the world a little.” —Tom Stoppard