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Why does Drummond argue that the "right to think" is on trial?
Though at first glance, and according to the people of Hillsboro, the trial seems to be about a belief in science versus faith in religion, Drummond argues that Cates is not really being charged for believing in science--rather, he is charged with thinking differently than everyone else. Drummond argues that Cates "is threatened with fine and imprisonment because he chooses to speak what he thinks."
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Why does Drummond call Brady to the stand as a witness? What does he hope to accomplish?
All of Drummond's witnesses--university-affiliated scientists and thinkers--were rejected by the judge for being...
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