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Quote from Thomas I. Emerson,


"Suppression of expression conceals the real problems confronting a society and diverts public attention from the critical issues. It is likely to result in neglect of the grievances which are the actual basis of the unrest, and this prevent their correction."


By:

Thomas I. Emerson (more quotes by Thomas I. Emerson or books by/about Thomas I. Emerson)


(1907-1991) Lines Professor of Law, Yale University, author

Source:

Yale Law Journal, 1963

Categories:

Censorship, Press, Prohibition, Speech

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