"The mere summoning of a witness and compelling him to testify against his will, about his beliefs, expressions or associations, is a measure of governmental interference. And when those forced revelations concern maters that are unorthodox, unpopular, or even hateful to the general public, the reactions in the life of the witness may be disastrous."
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Earl Warren
(1891-1974) Chief Justice, U. S. Supreme Court
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U. S. Supreme Court
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It seems to me that Mr. Warren might be refering to Lee H. Oswald.
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    That's what the 5th amendment is all about.
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    Precisely, where did common sense go?
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    And it pales with what is being done today by KGW.
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