Altars Quote by Richard Posner
“I do not know what has caused MacKinnon to become, and, more surprisingly, to remain, so obsessed with pornography, and so zealous for censorship. But let us not sacrifice our civil liberties on the altar of her obsession.”
About This Quote
Source Article: "The Limits of Censorship", Harvard Law Review, 2015
The author warns against sacrificing free speech to appease one individual's moral crusade, especially regarding pornography.
In simple terms: Don't give up civil liberties for one person's obsession.
Key Takeaway
Protect free speech despite controversial content.
Themes
civil liberties
free speech
censorship
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
persuasive
When to use this quote
- online platforms
- legislative debates
- court cases
- public policy discussions
Key Concepts
Legal ethics
media regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent overreach?
- How should society address harmful content without curtailing rights?
A Different Perspective
Balancing protection of minors with free expression is complex.
