"Of course, there are dangers in religious freedom and freedom of opinion. But to deny these rights is worse than dangerous, it is absolutely fatal to liberty. The external threat to liberty should not drive us into suppressing liberty at home. Those who want the Government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like men who are so afraid of being murdered that they commit suicide to avoid assassination."

-- Harry S. Truman (8 May 1884 - 26 December 1972), POTUS

address at the National Archives dedicating a shrine for the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, 15 December 1952

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_S._Truman

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Harry S. Truman, a former President of the United States, recognized that religious freedom and freedom of opinion are essential components of individual liberty. While there may be dangers associated with these freedoms, denying them would be even more detrimental to our society.

Truman understood that external threats to liberty should not drive us towards suppressing freedom at home. He believed that those who seek to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like individuals who commit suicide out of fear of being murdered - they undermine their own values in an attempt to protect themselves.

As we continue our quest towards building a just society based on individual autonomy and personal responsibility, it is important to remember Truman's wise words about the importance of protecting fundamental rights like religious freedom and free speech. Only by upholding these principles can we create a world where everyone has access to equal opportunities for success!! #HarrySTruman #IndividualLiberty #FreedomOfReligion #FreedomOfSpeech