"Freedom of speech means freedom for those who you despise, and freedom to express the most despicable views. It also means that the government cannot pick and choose which expressions to authorize and which to prevent."
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Alan Dershowitz is a preeminent American attorney, scholar, and author, renowned for his passionate defense of civil liberties and his profound influence on legal scholarship. Born on September 1, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, Dershowitz rose to prominence as a professor at Harvard Law School, where he taught for over 50 years. His high-profile legal work, including cases involving controversial figures, has sparked both admiration and criticism. Dershowitz's legacy extends beyond the courtroom, as he remains a provocative commentator on constitutional issues and civil rights.
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"Great research universities must insist on independence from government and on the exercise of academic freedom."
Alan Dershowitz"The same independence that got me into trouble in high school got me praise in college."
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"Judges are the weakest link in our system of justice, and they are also the most protected."
Alan Dershowitz"I think mistakes are the essence of science and law. It's impossible to conceive of either scientific progress or legal progress without understanding the important role of being wrong and of mistakes."
Alan Dershowitz"Juries are not computers. They are composed of human beings who evaluate evidence differently."
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