"The history of intellectual growth and discovery clearly demonstrates the need for unfettered freedom, the right to think the unthinkable, discuss the unmentionable, and challenge the unchallengeable."
by:
C. Van Woodward
(1908-1999) American historian
Source:
Report On Free Speech, New York Times, 28 January 1975
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I like it a lot. The narrowly focused observation is a good beginning list of a broader overall topic. A more complete and substantive observation would commence with true spiritual growth (associated intellectual growth would then follow).
 -- Mike, Norwalk     
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    The adult always searches for the opportune time for important and advanced discussion. The child, however, desires to live in a atmosphere of continuous game playing. "The game never ends" for the child.  Advanced discussion would result in putting an early end to the playing environment. That's why the child spies.
     -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown     
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