On the other hand, he stressed in scores of letters and statements that Americans should not let the fear of communism cause them to surrender the civil liberties and freedom of thought that they cherished. There were a lot of domestic communists in England, but the people there did not get themselves whipped into a frenzy by internal security investigations, he pointed out. Americans need not either. William
In numerous letters and statements, he emphasized that Americans should resist the temptation to compromise their civil liberties and freedom of thought, even in the face of fears surrounding communism. He observed that while England had its share of domestic communists, the public did not allow themselves to become overly anxious or disruptive due to internal security investigations. This perspective serves as a reminder that vigilance in safeguarding freedom should not lead to hysteria.
He argued for a measured response to perceived threats, suggesting that Americans can uphold their fundamental rights without succumbing to paranoia. The importance of maintaining civil liberties was a central theme in his messages, highlighting the need for balance between security and freedom in a democratic society.
