Democracy vs. Autocracy

Submitted by Ben Leitner (United States), Mar 26, 2005 at 03:02

If, in the face of those who say "believe what we believe or die," we stick only to the old adage "I will defend to the death your right to believe as you wish," then there is only one possible outcome. Each side will have its quote fulfilled.

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