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Harry S. Truman

Those who want the Government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like men who are so afraid of being murdered that they commit suicide to avoid assassination.

Harry S. Truman

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People who want the government to control thoughts and beliefs are giving up their freedom out of fear. In trying to avoid harm, they end up destroying themselves instead.

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