Quote by Thomas Frank

Most of Roosevelt's innovations have been the law of the land for 70 years now, and yet we are still a free society free enough, that is, to allow tens of thousands of protesters to gather on the National Mall and to broadcast their slogans and speeches to the world via C-SPAN.

Most of Roosevelt's innovations have been the law of the lan

Summary

This quote highlights the lasting impact of Roosevelt's innovations, which have been established as laws for the past seven decades. Despite this, it emphasizes that our society continues to enjoy the freedom to gather in large numbers for protests, such as those taking place on the National Mall, and have their messages heard globally through platforms like C-SPAN. It suggests that even with these longstanding laws, our society has managed to maintain a level of freedom that allows for the exercise of democratic rights and expression.

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By Thomas Frank

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