This week’s America’s Founding Series tells the powerful story of James Otis Jr., the forgotten patriot whose fiery words helped ignite the American Revolution. Otis risked his career and safety by challenging the British Crown’s abuse of power and defending the right to speak freely against tyranny. His fearless courtroom arguments, the brutal attack that silenced him, and the inspiration he gave to John Adams show why the Founders believed free speech and open debate were the lifeblood of liberty. From colonial Boston to today’s battles over free expression, this episode reveals why protecting the right to speak truth remains essential to America’s survival.
Episode Highlights
- James Otis Jr.’s legendary courtroom speech against writs of assistance and how it inspired John Adams.
- The brutal Loyalist attack that destroyed Otis’s mind and symbolized the price of speaking out against power.
- How the Founders’ defense of free speech and debate connects directly to today’s threats to free expression.
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Timestamps
- 00:52 The Importance of Free Speech
- 04:52 James Otis Jr.: A Forgotten Patriot
- 10:15 The Role of Founding Fathers in Free Speech
- 14:39 The Consequences of Silencing Voices
- 17:26 Preserving the Right to Speak Freely
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