We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels - men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, may we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.
May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.
Those who begin coercive elimination of dissent soon find themselves exterminating dissenters. Compulsory unification of opinion achieves only the unanimity of the graveyard.
In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.
Patriotism has no appeal to us; justice has. Party has no weight with us; principle has. Loyalty is meaningless; it depends on what one is loyal to.
Bring it on. Dissent is central to any democracy.
The American people do not like neutrality. They would rather a man were on the wrong side than on neither.
No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.
Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.