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In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued – they may be essential to survival.

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The principle that human nature, in its psychological aspects, is nothing more than a product of history and given social relations removes all barriers to coercion and manipulation by the powerful.
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Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
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If we don’t believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don’t believe in it at all.
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Wanton killing of innocent civilians is terrorism, not a war against terrorism.
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It’s a near miracle that nuclear war has so far been avoided.
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The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor led to many very good things.
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The United States has even gone so far as to veto Security Council resolutions calling on all states to observe international law. That was in the 1980s under Reagan.
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