Cato’s Letter

Cato’s Letters are a series of essays from the early 1700s advocating for free speech, individual rights, and limited government. Written by British authors, they argued that open discussion and a free press are essential for preventing tyranny and protecting personal freedoms. The letters emphasized that honest debate and accountability help maintain a healthy society and government. These ideas influenced the development of democratic principles and the importance of civil liberties, shaping the thinking behind modern concepts of free expression and the importance of a free press in checking government power.