Whatever the immediate gains and losses, the dangers to our safety arising from political suppression are always greater than the dangers to the safety resulting from political freedom. Suppression is always foolish. Freedom is always wise.

In order to be appropriately knowledgeable there must be no constraints on the free flow of information and ideas. Alexander Meiklejohn (February 1 1872 – December 17 1964) was a philosopher university administrator and free-speech advocate. Meiklejohn acknowledges that the desire to manipulate opinion can stem from the motive of seeking to benefit society.

He served as dean of Brown University and president of Amherst College. Alexander Meiklejohn (February 1 1872 – December 17 1964) was a philosopher university administrator and free-speech advocate.