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  • Published In: Sun (Chapel Hill NC), 2026, n. 604. P. 48 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Douglass, Frederick; Wilson, Woodrow; Samuelson, Robert J.; Hearst, William Randolph; Shaw, George Bernard; Atwood, Margaret; Rowell, Rainbow; Mandela, Nelson; Hitchens, Christopher; Johnson, Samuel; Rushdie, Salman; Lebowitz, Fran; Dorsen, Norman; Einstein, Albert; Mill, John Stuart; Danticat, Edwidge; Milton, John 3 of 3

Abstract

The article compiles a series of quotations emphasizing the fundamental importance of free speech as a cornerstone of liberty and societal welfare. It highlights diverse perspectives on the necessity of protecting the right to express even unpopular, controversial, or offensive ideas, underscoring the challenges in regulating speech without infringing on individual freedoms. The collection reflects on the role of tolerance, the dangers of censorship, and the enduring power of words in shaping truth and justice. This compilation serves as a resource for understanding the philosophical and practical debates surrounding freedom of expression. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sun (Chapel Hill NC). 2026/04, Issue 604, p48
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:07449666
  • Accession Number:192678755
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