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Quote from Carey McWilliams,


"I am opposed to censorship in all forms, without any exceptions. As a matter of social philosophy, I do not like the idea of some people trying to protect the minds and morals of other people. In practice, this means that a majority seeks to impose its standards on a minority; hence, an element of coercion is inherent in the idea of censorship."


By:

Carey McWilliams (more quotes by Carey McWilliams or books by/about Carey McWilliams)


(1905-1980) American author, editor, and lawyer

Source:

Censorship: For And Against, 1971

Categories:

Speech, Censorship

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