In America we want liberty. And I believe that as an American citizen, that is the dearest possession for which I can contend. That is my right constitutionally and legally. But if there were no constitution and no law, it would be my right as a member of a democratic society. Furthermore, as a citizen, I have certain duties.
Citizenship involves duties as well as rights.
If I saw that your house were on fire, it would be my duty to warn you and to try to put it out, that is, put out the fire, and if I could not put out the fire, to save as much of your goods and such of your family as I could save. That would be my duty as a neighbor. I have been a student of public affairs in this country for many years. I believe this country is in danger, in dire peril. On the one hand I see imperialism, militarism and war ahead of us.