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Ping Tung

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1. Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice;

Reply to GreatGazoo (Original post)

Mon Nov 17, 2025, 09:56 AM

23 hrs ago

Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity. Lord Acton

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Censorship Almost Always Exempts the Rich and Powerful [View all] GreatGazoo 23 hrs ago OP

Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; Ping Tung 23 hrs ago #1

A great quote but censorship is not really about secrets as much as GreatGazoo 23 hrs ago #2

Interesting. Hugin 23 hrs ago #3