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Criticism should be directed first to policies, and against persons only when they are responsible for policies, and against their motives or purposes only when there is some independent evidence of their character.

— Sidney Hook

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To silence criticism is to silence freedom.

Anti-Semitism was rife in almost all varieties of socialism.

The cardinal sin, when we are looking for truth of fact or wisdom of policy, is refusal to discuss, or action which blocks discussion.

Do not hesitate to admit lack of knowledge or suspend judgment if evidence is not decisive either way.

Since a good cause may be defended by bad arguments, after answering the bad arguments for another's position present positive evidence for your own.

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