Question

Explain whether suppression of public opinion during times of crisis is ever justified. Make sure to use facts and examples in order to justify your answer.

Answer 1

During World War I and the 1920s, civil liberties were challenged. It is not unusual during times of war that the government restricts the civil liberties of its citizens. ... This made it illegal to publically criticize the government, the president, or the war effort. The Espionage Act punished any anti-war activity.

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