Harry Kalven, Jr. Quote

"It is a paradox of modern life that speech, although highly prized, enjoys its great protection in part because it is so often of no concern to anyone. To an alarming degree, tolerance depends not on principle, but on indifference."

by:	Harry Kalven, Jr.
Source:	A Worthy Tradition: Freedom of Speech in America, 1988
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Categories:	Speech
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One does NOT have the right to NOT be offended by someone's opinion.  -- J Carlton, Calgary
Freedom of speech means that people can say even obnoxious and stupid things but with PC running amok it's now a cardinal sin to do so.  -- jim k, Austin,Tx
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