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Botany

(74,397 posts) Wed Jun 11, 2025, 08:02 AM Wednesday

Gov. Newsom, "The most important office in a democracy is not President or Governor -- it's citizen."

June 14th 2025 be there.

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Gov. Newsom, "The most important office in a democracy is not President or Governor -- it's citizen." (Original Post) Botany Wednesday OP

It's a great quote lapfog_1 Wednesday #1

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lapfog_1

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1. It's a great quote

Reply to Botany (Original post)

Wed Jun 11, 2025, 08:06 AM

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and it is from SCOTUS Brandeis

Justice Louis Brandeis was a prominent figure in American legal history, known for his progressive views and strong defense of individual liberties. He famously stated, "The most important office is that of the private citizen," emphasizing civic engagement. His work also emphasized the importance of free speech and assembly as crucial tools for discovering truth and combating harmful speech.

And Newsom acknowledged that just before he stated the quote.