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Patriotism Under McCarthyism and the Questionable Test
A reader critiques McCarthy and Budenz questioning patriotism and calls out the use of unsubstantiated charges. The letter argues democracy suffers when citizens are judged by fear or political loyalty tests and cautions against equating dissent with treason. Signed by R. G. Beck.
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Herald
McCarthy
Wisconsin Supreme Court
U. S. Senate
Wisconsin
Washington
Budenz
National Association of Manufacturers
R. G. Beck