John Marshall Harlan II Quote

“The constitutional right of free expression... is designed and intended to remove governmental restraints from the arena of public discussion, putting the decision as to what views shall be voiced in the hands of each of us, in the hope that the use of such freedom will ultimately produce a more capable citizenry and more perfect polity and in the belief that no other approach would comport with the premise of individual dignity and choice upon which our political systems rests.”

~ John Marshall Harlan II

Cohen v. California, 1971

Ratings and Comments


E Archer, NYC

OK, but a bit long-winded.

Mike, Norwalk

I'm with Archer

jim k, austin

It's Lawyer Speak but good.

Mike, Norwalk
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Mike, Norwalk jim k, austin 6/24/24

(-; jim ;-)  knowing, layers get paid by the word, you are absolutely correct. 

Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown

I never met an individual claiming they were from the government trying to restrain discussion, just your bully business owner, typically. Drug dealers and sex traffickers speak the business language. Responsible individuals speaking about progress and development are not popular with business owners.

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