Quote by John F. Kennedy

We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values. For a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.

We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unplea

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of a society that values open and unrestricted access to information and ideas. It emphasizes that a nation should not be fearful of exposing its citizens to different perspectives or uncomfortable truths. The quote suggests that a nation that limits or censors information is demonstrating a lack of faith in its people's ability to discern between truth and falsehood. It advocates for a society that embraces diversity of thought and allows its citizens to freely explore and evaluate various concepts and ideologies.

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Truth

By John F. Kennedy

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