Discussion has been denounced as agitation, and then it has been dictatorially proclaimed that “agitation must be put down.” Sir, humble as I am, I submit to no such dictation, come from what quarter or from what numbers it may.
Mann defends the right to discuss issues despite attempts to label discussion as agitation.
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