But if our democracy is to flourish it must have criticism, if our government is to function it must have dissent. Only totalitarian governments insist upon conformity and they-as we know-do so at their peril. (Henry Steele Commager)

But if our democracy is to flourish it must have criticism, if our government is to function it must have dissent. Only totalitarian governments insist upon conformity and they-as we know-do so at their peril.

Henry Steele Commager

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