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William O Douglas: Free speech is...

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Free speech is not to be regulated like diseased cattle and impure butter. The audience . . . that hissed yesterday may applaud today, even for the same performance.

Source: Dissenting opinion in 5-4 ruling that banned sale of obscene books, 24 Jun 1957.
-- William O Douglas, (Oct 16 1898-1980), US supreme court justice; He was the Liberal justice, 1939-1975, best known for his consistent and outspoken defense of civil liberties.


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