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"政府が自分自身を安全だと考えている時にのみ、意見の自由は存在することができる"

Bertrand Russell

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People can only freely share their thoughts and opinions if the government feels safe and strong enough not to be threatened by those opinions. Imagine living in a place where the leaders are always worried about losing their power. They might stop people from speaking their minds because they fear it could lead to unrest or challenge their authority. For example, in some countries where the government feels stable and secure, citizens can talk openly about politics, criticize leaders, and protest without fear of punishment. But in places where the government feels vulnerable, they might arrest or silence people for speaking out. This quote suggests that for a society to have true freedom of opinion, its leaders need to have confidence and not feel threatened by public voices. People can apply this by understanding that supporting a stable and just government can help ensure that they can freely express their views without fear.

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