Quote by Thurgood Marshall

If the First Amendment means anything, it means that a state has no business telling a man, sitting alone in his house, what books he may read or what films he may watch.

If the First Amendment means anything, it means that a state

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This quote expresses the idea that the First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects an individual's right to freedom of speech and expression. It asserts that government should not interfere with an individual's personal choices regarding the books they read or the films they watch, especially when they are in the privacy of their own home. It emphasizes the importance of upholding the fundamental principle of free speech and the autonomy of individuals in their personal lives.

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