Quote by Thomas Jefferson

That to compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical.

That to compel a man to furnish contributions of money for t

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This quote highlights the belief that forcing someone to financially support the spread of ideas they oppose is both unethical and oppressive. It argues that it is morally wrong to compel an individual to contribute money towards the promotion of opinions or beliefs that they strongly disagree with and find repulsive. This view suggests that such coercion encroaches upon personal freedom, while also affirming the idea that everyone should have the right to support and propagate ideas they personally believe in, rather than being compelled to support ideologies they find objectionable.

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