“If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries…I want to make sure we know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the "Bill of Rights" is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty. Let us not be afraid of debate or dissent – let us not avoid criticism or non-conformity – let us encourage it..”
-- John F. Kennedy, speech at the Cleveland Press Book and Author Luncheon, 1959
John F. Kennedy’s words can most accurately be interpreted to be a defense of the importance of which Constitutional element?
“If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries…I want to make sure we know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the "Bill of Rights" is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty. Let us not be afraid of debate or dissent – let us not avoid criticism or non-conformity – let us encourage it..”
-- John F. Kennedy, speech at the Cleveland Press Book and Author Luncheon, 1959
John F. Kennedy’s words can most accurately be interpreted to be a defense of the importance of which Constitutional element?
The First Amendment’s Freedom of Speech
The Second Amendment’s Right to Bear Arms
The First Amendment’s Freedom of Religion
The Separation of Powers