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Exercising my rights and the 1st Amendment rights of the author and the press (and it’s a great read)
I haven’t yet read this entire book, but what I have read is both fascinating and (sadly) not surprising. The author has been accused of lying however his access to the White House, discussions with many individuals (including Trump), and recordings of many conversations have been verified.
Although most of the shocking facts have been discussed on news programs for days already, I bought this book because of the president’s attempt to silence our free press, including trying to stop this book. I recommend that every American exercise their rights and protect the rights of the author and publisher by buying this book.
“The freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.” George Mason
“The only security of all is in a free press. The force of public opinion cannot be resisted, when permitted freely to be expressed. The agitation it produces must be submitted to. It is necessary, to keep the waters pure.” Thomas Jefferson
“Our press was protected by the First Amendment ... to inform, to arouse, to reflect, to state our dangers and our opportunities, to indicate our crises and our choices, to lead, mold, educate and sometimes even anger public opinion.” John F. Kennedy .
“A popular Government without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy, or perhaps both.” James Madison
“A critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy.” Nelson Mandela
“If you want a society that is free and vibrant and successful, part of that formula is the free flow of information, of ideas, and that requires a free press. A free press is a foundation for any democracy.” Barack Obama
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. — The First Amendment to the United States Constitution
January 2018 · Kindle Store · verified purchase