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The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. The problem comes when healthy criticism is replaced with more destructive intimidation and sanctions.
Sandra Day O'Connor
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"The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. The problem comes when healthy criticism is replaced with more destructive intimidation and sanctions."
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The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. The problem comes when healthy criticism is replaced with more destructive intimidation and sanctions. — Sandra Day O'Connor

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Sandra Day O'Connor was a Judge from United States (1930–2023).

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This quote is attributed to Sandra Day O'Connor, a Judge from United States.
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Sandra Day O'Connor lived from 1930 – 2023.
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