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On the recordFebruary 8, 2023
They say they are doing this for us, that they are doing this for our own good, to protect the people. In reality, the truth is, they think that we are too stupid to think for ourselves.
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Henry Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Accusation that authorities underestimate citizens' ability to discern truth.

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