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2023-05-11 01:11:42 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E8F8D3F06093332B884F22BF92F9EB8DB2FED8505772A506FDEE9CB681B9CF89
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Original Note:
This is an oft misquoted, out of context Washington quote as it is here. Washington was responding to an anonymous writer. He believes people should express their opinion but mutiny and other physical actions is wrong. Also this quote predates the 1st Amendment by 8 years. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/past-projects/quotes/article/for-if-men-are-to-be-precluded-from-offering-their-sentiments-on-a-matter-which-may-involve-the-most-serious-and-alarming-consequences-that-can-invite-the-consideration-of-mankind-reason-is-of-no-use-to-us-the-freedom-of-speech-may-be-taken-away-and-dumb-/
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