Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

Nothing can be more abhorrent to democracy than to imprison a person or keep him in prison because he is unpopular. This is really the test of civilisation.

Nothing can be more abhorrent to democracy than to imprison

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of protecting democratic principles by condemning the act of imprisoning or detaining individuals solely based on their unpopularity. It suggests that a true measure of a civilized society lies in its ability to respect and uphold individual freedoms, even for those with dissenting or unpopular views. By highlighting the abhorrence of such actions, the quote makes a strong appeal for the necessity of safeguarding democracy and its fundamental values.

By Sir Winston Churchill

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