Because we believe in the free mind we are also fighting those who, in the name of anti-Communism, would assail the community of freedom itself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stevenson notes that fighting anti-Communism by attacking free minds undermines freedom itself.
- In plain terms
- Using anti-Communism to attack free thought hurts freedom.
- What can you take from it?
- Defending freedom means protecting free minds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we balance security and open thought?
- What are the costs of ideological fear?
Another view
It assumes anti-Communism is inherently a threat to liberty.
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