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Two weeks ago, I pointed out that the Provincial Government had the firm intention to take the most rigorous and efficient measures possible to get rid of those who under the names of Jehovah's Witnesses, distribute circulars which in my opinion, are not only injurious for Quebec and its population, but which are of a very libellous and seditious character. The propaganda of the Jehovah's Witnesses cannot be tolerated and there are more than 400 of them now before the courts in Montreal, Quebec, Trois-Rivieres and other centers.

Maurice Duplessis#12

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Duplessis claims the government intends to aggressively prosecute Jehovah's Witnesses for distributing materials he deems harmful and seditious.
In plain terms
The government plans to jail hundreds of Jehovah's Witnesses for spreading propaganda he dislikes.
What can you take from it?
Governments may use legal power to suppress religious groups deemed threatening.

Where it applies

  • political crackdowns
  • religious conflicts
  • legal prosecutions

Putting it to work

  • analyzing political rhetoric
  • studying religious rights

Questions to consider

  • When does government security justify restricting religious speech?
  • How should societies handle dissenting religious propaganda?

Another view

The quote reflects a biased viewpoint against a specific religious group without evidence of actual harm.

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  2. I kiss his [the priest's] ring and he kisses my a***.

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  3. You know, elections are not won with prayers.

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