Posted by Gregory Burnham on October 10, 1998 at 02:56:47:
"If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we
are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas
for more wise men reading good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all--except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controvertial books and controvertial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security, as well as our liberty.
John F. Kennedy
October 29, 1960