Sentences with phrase «great public debate on this issue»

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The churches at this point have a great responsibility not to advocate over-all idealistic solutions but to emphasize the distinctively Christian message that is relevant to these issues, to help their members to see the world without the characteristic American ideological blinders, to challenge many of the prevailing assumptions about the cold war and nuclear armaments, and to encourage the debate on public questions about which most people prefer to be silent.

«Assemblyman Singleton understands the need for greater student achievement in public education and his legislation initiates the debate on many key issues such as independent authorizing authority and greater accountability for New Jersey's public charter schools,» read the statement.

It can stir people to action, movethem to tears of both joy and sorrow, and — as it did here — inflict great pain... As a Nation we have chosen a different course — to protect even hurtful speech on public issues to ensure that we do not stifle public debate.