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Editorial
July 2, 1791
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A reflective editorial advocating for truthful, non-invective political discourse, candid public reception, the press as a measure of civilized society, and opposition to intolerance in church and state.
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REFLECTIONS.
Where TRUTH is the object of political discussion, personal invective and opprobrium will never disgrace the productions of a writer.
Every candid appeal to the public is entitled to a candid reception.
The degree of refinement and liberality to which a civilized community has attained, cannot be calculated by a more certain criterion than the state of the Press.
A free press is not an illiberal one—nor will a truly enlightened, free people, countenance imperious dogmatisms: They naturally tend to obscure the rays of knowledge, and preclude free enquiry. Intolerance, in Church or state, is equally detestable.
Where TRUTH is the object of political discussion, personal invective and opprobrium will never disgrace the productions of a writer.
Every candid appeal to the public is entitled to a candid reception.
The degree of refinement and liberality to which a civilized community has attained, cannot be calculated by a more certain criterion than the state of the Press.
A free press is not an illiberal one—nor will a truly enlightened, free people, countenance imperious dogmatisms: They naturally tend to obscure the rays of knowledge, and preclude free enquiry. Intolerance, in Church or state, is equally detestable.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Free Press
Political Discussion
Intolerance
Truth
Candid Reception
Civilization
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Free Press And Tolerance
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Candid, Liberal Discourse Against Intolerance
Key Arguments
Truthful Political Discussion Avoids Personal Invective
Candid Appeals Deserve Candid Reception
Press State Measures Community Refinement And Liberality
Free Press Is Not Illiberal
Enlightened People Reject Imperious Dogmatisms
Intolerance In Church Or State Is Detestable