Does the government have the right or power to suppress dissent in wartime? why or why not. Do you think the U. S. would have risked losing ww1 had it not passed the Espionage and Sedition Acts and taken other steps to suppress dissent.

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Karson Browning

30 October, 14:38

Does the government have the right or power to suppress dissent in wartime? why or why not. Do you think the U. S. would have risked losing ww1 had it not passed the Espionage and Sedition Acts and taken other steps to suppress dissent.

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America Barton · Answer 1

Yes and No

Explanation:

The United States should have the right to suppress any dissent that puts US operations at risk. But shouldn't just suppress an opinion