The liberty of the press is the palladium of all the civil, political, and religious rights of an Englishman.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A free press is essential for protecting all civil, political, and religious rights.
- In plain terms
- Freedom of the press protects everyone else's rights.
- What can you take from it?
- A free press safeguards civil liberties.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is the press a palladium?
- What rights depend on media freedom?
Another view
A free press alone cannot guarantee all rights.
More from Junius
One precedent creates another. They soon accumulate and constitute law. What yesterday was fact, today is doctrine.
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Permalink to quote #3 Loyalty, in the heart and understanding of an englishman, is a rational attachment to the guardian of the laws.
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