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First Principles: 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
“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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Tagged As Much of It As You Please, Benjamin Franklin, Caluminating, Defaming, Discuss, First Principles, Liberty, Liberty of Affronting, Liberty of the Press, My Share, One Another, Political Opinions, Propriety, Public Measures, Understood, Willing To Part
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First Principles: If By Liberty of the Press…It Means the Liberty of Affronting, Calumniating and Defaming One Another, I, For My Part, Own Myself Willing To Part With My Share of It
“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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First Principles: Public Liberty Is the Most Precious Jewel For Mankind
“Is the relinquishment of the trial by jury and the liberty of the press necessary for your liberty? Will the abandonment of your most sacred rights tend to the security of your liberty? Liberty, the greatest of all earthly blessings … Continue reading
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First Principles: The Constitution Should Never Be Construed To Infringe On Our Rights
“And that the said Constitution be never construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press, or the rights of conscience; or to prevent the people of the United States, who are peaceable citizens, from keeping their … Continue reading
