Quote by Louis D. Brandeis

Fear of serious injury alone cannot justify oppression of free speech and assembly. Men feared witches and burnt women. It is the function of speech to free men from the bondage of irrational fears.

Fear of serious injury alone cannot justify oppression of fr

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the fear of physical harm cannot be used as a valid justification for suppressing freedom of speech and assembly. It highlights how in the past, irrational fears led to acts of oppression, using the example of women being accused of witchcraft and being burnt at the stake. The quote argues that the purpose of speech is to liberate individuals from the bondage created by these irrational fears and to challenge oppressive practices driven by such fears.

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By Louis D. Brandeis

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