Described is a series of debates titled "Psychiatric Drugs: Wonderful Revolution or Ongoing Catastrophe?" The debates often featured Thomas Szasz along with five other panelists. During the planning of these debates, the author was confronted with efforts at suppressing Szasz's views. These efforts are critically analyzed.
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