-
In considering material claimed to be obscene,
-
it is well to remember the motto,
-
"Honi soit qui mal y pense"
-
''Evil to him who evil thinks.''
-
The freedoms of speech and press
-
are inherent in a nation of free people.
-
These freedoms must be protected if we are to remain free,
-
both individually and as a nation.
-
Therefore, I conclude that the book ''Howl and Other Poems''
-
does have some redeeming social importance,
-
and I find the book is not obscene.
-
The defendant is found not guilty.