The censor is always quick to justify his function in terms that are protective of society. But the First Amendment, written in terms that are absolute, deprives the States of any power to pass on the value, the propriety, or the morality of a particular expression.


Justice Douglas and Freedom of Speech (ed. 1980)

William O. Douglas Quotes

The censor is always quick to justify his function in terms that are protective of society. But the First Amendment, written in terms that are...

The censor is always quick to justify his function in terms that are protective of society. But the First Amendment, written in terms that are...

The censor is always quick to justify his function in terms that are protective of society. But the First Amendment, written in terms that are...

The censor is always quick to justify his function in terms that are protective of society. But the First Amendment, written in terms that are...