If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.
The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.
English novelist and journalist, George Orwell (1903-1950), was an outspoken political commentator, but he was much better known for his literary works, including the novels 1984 and ANIMAL FARM.
I’ve always had a problem with the first one. Unpopular speech should be protected, however there’s an implication in his statement that people should be forced to listen also. Pretty much what the stereotypical twitter crowd is all about. I’ll pass there.
As for the second, we see it being proven true every passing day.
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Thanks for sharing. You always bring some much needed perspective. Orwell can, at times, be provocative in his commentary. I agree with you on the second quote as we need to never forget our past.
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I watched the movie 1984, scary I thought.
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Thanks for sharing Crissy. I have never seen the film, nor have I read any of Orwell’s books.
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people need to be allowed to preserve their history and the pride that comes with it…
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Jim, I agree with your thinking. The writings of Orwell challenge us in a positive way.
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he was a talented writer
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