William F. Buckley's Article 'Why Don T We Complain'

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William F. Buckley Jr. (1925-2008) was an American editor, writer and television host. Born in a family of wealth and privilege, he was educated on England, France the Millbrook School in New York. At the age of 25, he became a literally sensation with the publication of his book, God and Man at Yale (1950). William F. Buckley Jr.'s article, "Why Don’t' We Complain" addresses what he feels to be an important issue in present-day American society. Why, in a country built upon numberless of freedoms [freedom of speech, religion, expression, etc...] are we so afraid to speak up when we have a problem? Upon first glimpse, this is a fairly simple piece to read and understand. I think this piece values a closer look. It has very well-made arg In

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