Once one accepts the premise of the Declaration of Independence - that governments derive "their just powers from the consent of the governed" - it follows that the governed must, in order to exercise their right of consent, have full… — Thomas I. Emerson Copy Share Image
The right to freedom of expression is justified first of all as the right of an individual purely in his capacity as an individual.… — Thomas I. Emerson Copy Share Image
The Right of all members of society to form their own beliefs and communicate them freely to others must be regarded as an essential… — Thomas I. Emerson Copy Share Image
It is frequently said that speech that is intentionally provocative and therefore invites physical retaliation can be punished or suppressed. Yet, plainly no such… — Thomas I. Emerson Copy Share Image
The function of the censor is to censor. He has a professional interest in finding things to suppress. — Thomas I. Emerson Copy Share Image
Suppression of expression conceals the real problems confronting a society and diverts public attention from the critical issues. It is likely to result in… — Thomas I. Emerson Copy Share Image
Once one accepts the premise of the Declaration of Independence - that governments derive "their just powers from the consent of the governed" -… — Thomas I. Emerson Copy Share Image
