Quote by Thurgood Marshall

Our whole constitutional heritage rebels at the thought of giving government the power to control men's minds.

Our whole constitutional heritage rebels at the thought of g

Summary

This quote expresses the belief that the foundation of our Constitution firmly rejects the idea of granting the government the authority to manipulate or govern the thoughts and ideas of its citizens. It underscores the importance of preserving individual freedom and protecting the autonomy of one's mind, enshrining the principle that government should not possess the power to influence or control the innermost beliefs and thoughts of its people.

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By Thurgood Marshall

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