Quote by Alexander Meiklejohn
Whatever the immediate gains and losses, the dangers to our safety

Whatever the immediate gains and losses, the dangers to our safety arising from political suppression are always greater than the dangers to the safety resulting from political freedom. Suppression is always foolish. Freedom is always wise. – Alexander Meiklejohn

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