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Editorial
December 7, 1811
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial defends freedom of speech and press as essential to loyalty and preventing institutional destruction, criticizing those in power who equate opposition with treason despite constitutional guarantees.
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NO GAGGING.
It has always been the trick of knaves, and the failing of weak men when in power, to call opposition to them opposition to the Government; support of them, patriotism, and a condemnation of their measures, treason! When friendship for the government, and the most perfect loyalty. is shewn by this very opposition and condemnation. They may prevent the destruction of our political institutions by folly and crime. The freedom of speech and of the press is promised by our constitution : but in the very case where the allowance of this freedom has any merit, or was intended to be secured, those in power are enraged at its exercise!!
Boston Palladium.
It has always been the trick of knaves, and the failing of weak men when in power, to call opposition to them opposition to the Government; support of them, patriotism, and a condemnation of their measures, treason! When friendship for the government, and the most perfect loyalty. is shewn by this very opposition and condemnation. They may prevent the destruction of our political institutions by folly and crime. The freedom of speech and of the press is promised by our constitution : but in the very case where the allowance of this freedom has any merit, or was intended to be secured, those in power are enraged at its exercise!!
Boston Palladium.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Freedom Of Speech
Freedom Of The Press
Opposition To Government
Constitutional Rights
Political Loyalty
What entities or persons were involved?
Those In Power
Knaves
Weak Men
Government
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Freedom Of Speech And Press Against Suppression By Those In Power
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Power Holders, Supportive Of Constitutional Freedoms
Key Figures
Those In Power
Knaves
Weak Men
Government
Key Arguments
Opposition To Leaders Is True Loyalty To Government
Condemnation Of Measures Prevents Destruction By Folly And Crime
Freedom Of Speech And Press Is Constitutionally Promised
Those In Power Rage Against Its Exercise Where Most Needed