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Old 09-09-2023, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Ptmcbriz View Post
Most anti-democratic countries like communist China, and fascist Russia, don’t allow their citizens the full freedom of protesting. They end up in prison. Be careful for what you ask for taking away one’s freedom of protest. It’s the core of great democracy. It doesn’t matter if you agree, or disagree with what they are protesting about. Cheer their right to disagree and get attention towards their passion.
Nicely put. Free Speech is important but also often has dire consequences. It is not FREE.