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Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:55:04 -0500

An interesting collection of show business personalities protested the kangeroo court mounted by the House Un-American Activities Committee in the late 40s. This committee was founded by Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Gene Kelly. A quote from member Gregory Peck: "There is more than one way to lose your liberty. It can be torn out of your hands by a tyrant -- but it can also slip away, day by day, while you are too busy to notice, or too confused, or too scared."