The worst censors are those prohibiting criticism of the theory of evolution in the classroom.

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This quote means that the people who try the hardest to stop students from questioning or criticizing the theory of evolution in their classrooms are the worst kind of censors. Censors are people who try to control what information is available to others, and this quote suggests that those who want to stop any criticism of evolution in schools are the most harmful type of censors.

About Phyllis Schlafly

Phyllis Schlafly was an American attorney, conservative activist, and anti-feminist who was prominent in the conservative movement. She successfully campaigned against the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and founded the conservative political interest group Eagle Forum.

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