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Most of what has been presented to this jury to stir up feelings in your souls has not the slightest bearing on proving conspiracy in this case. T ake Mr. Lloyd's speech in Milwaukee. It had nothing to do with conspiracy.
Whether that speech was a joke or was serious, I will not attempt to discuss. But I will say that if it was serious it was as mild as a summer's shower compared with many of the statements of those who are responsible for working conditions in this country. We have heard from people in high places that those individuals who express sympathy with labor should be stoop up against a wall and shot. We have heard people of position declare that individuals who criticize the actions of those who are getting rich should be put in a cement ship with leaden sails and sent out to sea. Every violent appeal that could be conceived by the brain has been used by the powerful and the strong. I repeat, Mr. Lloyd's speech was gentle in comparison...
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<p>Lines 18-25 indicate that the prosecution attempted to characterize Mr. Lloyd's speech as ______.</p>
<p>A) bitter sarcasm
B) deceptive propaganda
C) valid criticism
D) a frightening threat
E) a bad joke</p>