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Freedom of speech

Freedom includes the right to say what others may object to and resent … The essence of citizenship is to be tolerant of strong and provocative words.

Author Greg RavenPosted on July 14, 2014November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories liberty, speechTags John G. Diefenbaker

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