George Mason Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"The freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty,
and can never be restrained but by despotic governments."

by:	George Mason (1725-1792), drafted the Virgina Declaration of Rights, ally of James Madison and George Washington
Source:	Virginia Bill of Rights, 1776
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Categories:	Despotism, Government, Individual Rights, Press, Speech
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Reader comments about this quote:

-- Anonymous
Maybe the first amendment needs a little kicker stating the freedom to inform the public, not trying to persuade the public. -- Cal, Lewisville, TX
Even as nearly every MSM company has become the mouthpiece for government propaganda, honest thought and dialogue continue to bubble up through the cracks. Stopping the Truth is like a Whack-A-Mole game. ;-) -- E Archer, NYC 2
" Evil communications corrupt good manners." that, good manners, may be equated to a wholesome life at liberty, is made evident in today's political, civil environment high-jacked through evil communications. -- Ronw13, Oregon 1
-- Mike, Norwalk
About 90% of the press was in bed with Hillary. Thank goodness they were not able to drag that evil bitch across the finish line. -- jim k, austin 1
The here subject matter's narrow focus is accurate in its attempt. The vast majority of what is called the press today promotes despotic government, theocratic dogma and ignorance. -- Mike, Norwalk
The more educated we become the less we will be restrained. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown