Quote by Margaret Chase Smith

Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism in making character assassinations are all too frequently those who, by our own words and acts, ignore some of the basic principles of AmericanismThe right to criticize. The right to hold unpopular beliefs. The right to protest. The right of independent thought.

Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism in makin

Summary

This quote suggests that those who vehemently promote Americanism while engaging in character assassinations are often contradictory in their behavior. It highlights the irony of individuals who claim to champion American values but ignore fundamental principles such as the right to criticize, hold unpopular beliefs, protest, and have independent thought. The quote implies that true Americanism involves respecting and upholding these principles, regardless of one's views or ideologies.

By Margaret Chase Smith

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