Justice Hugo L. Black Quote 

"Anonymous pamphlets, leaflets, brochures and even books have played an important role in the progress of mankind. Persecuted groups and sects from time to time throughout history have been able to criticize the oppressive practices and laws either anonymously or not at all... It is plain that anonymity has sometimes been assumed for the most constructive purposes."

by:
Justice Hugo L. Black
(1886-1971) US Supreme Court Justice
Source:
Tally v. California, 1960
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Reader comments about this quote:
 -- Anonymous, Reston, VA US 
I think it is more important that people do not remain anonymous.
 -- michael paine, Yuba city, CA		 
Tally was a case about publishing political dissent anonymously, not about being invisible.
 -- Allen Hacker, Austin TX		 
Anonymity will be increasingly difficult with the Real ID Act. The FBI/CIA/BATFE will arrest people for what they think, write and say. They will raise their attacks on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th and 8th Amendments.
 -- Joe, Rochester, MI		 
Unfortunately, sending anonymous communications that challenge the status quo fits the profile of a 'terrorist'. Ever the noose tightens.
 -- E Archer, NYC		 
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