Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page John Peter Altgeld Quote “Freedom of thought and freedom of speech in our great institutions are absolutely necessary for the preservation of our country. The moment either is restricted, liberty begins to wither and die...” ~ John Peter Altgeld (1847-1902)1897 Freedom , Independence , Liberty , Sovereignty , Speech , Death Ratings and Comments Reply PRAY, USA 7/7/06 Our Religious Freedom of speech is under attack. SAD. America needs to get Back to God. He is HOPE for America. Reply lynn, mount vernon, wa 4/29/09 We are on a scary path if the silent majority doesn't stand up and speak out! Reply Mike, Norwalk 3/15/19 The occupying statist theocracy infesting this land, along with its patrons of the macabre. liberty is a scarce commodity unrecognizable or desired by too many. Reply Ronw13, OR 3/15/19 Freedom of thought and freedom of speech, construed to promote Nadiyb liberality would be more to point of Altgeld's defined liberty. As he, Altgeld was well defined as a socialist promoting communism. Hence his support of the "progressive" socialist party movement out of Chicago. Reply jim k, Austin 3/16/19 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This John Peter Altgeld quote is found in these categories: Freedom quotes Independence quotes Liberty quotes Sovereignty quotes Speech quotes Death quotes About John Peter Altgeld Bio of John Peter Altgeld Quotations by John Peter Altgeld Books by/about John Peter Altgeld John Peter Altgeld videos John Peter Altgeld on Wikipedia Astrological chart for John Peter Altgeld