"法律本身无法保障言论自由;为了让每个人都能在不受惩罚的情况下表达自己的观点, 整个人口中必须存在宽容的精神。"
— Jeff Bezos
Simplified Meaning:
Having laws that say people can speak freely isn't enough to truly achieve freedom of expression. For people to feel safe sharing their opinions without being punished, the whole society needs to be open-minded and accepting. Imagine a classroom where the teacher says everyone can talk, but if the students make fun of each other or react angrily to different opinions, some kids will stop sharing. It's the same in society; rules can only do so much. People need to be willing to listen and respect each other’s viewpoints. This way, everyone feels encouraged and safe to express their thoughts.
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