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John F. Kennedy

A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.

John F. Kennedy

Truth

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If a country does not trust its citizens to decide what is true or false through open discussion, it shows a lack of confidence in their ability to think critically. This fear reveals that the government doubts its people’s judgment and is unwilling to allow free exchange of ideas.

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