Monthly Archives: May 2018

First Principles: Freedom of the Press Does Not Include Freedom to Endlessly Insult, Accuse and Defame Others

“If by the liberty of the press were understood merely the liberty of discussing the propriety of public measures and political opinions, let us have as much of it as you please: But if it means the liberty of affronting, … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Where Possible Give Credit For Virtue To All Sides of An Issue

“A man must be excessively stupid, as well as uncharitable, who believes there is no virtue but on his own side.” – Joseph Addison, essayist and poet (1 May 1672-1719)    

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