“The peculiar evil of silencing the expression of an opinion is that it is robbing the human race”
— John Stuart Mill
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When people aren't allowed to say what they think, it's like stealing from everyone. Imagine a classroom where a teacher silences all students' questions and opinions. The class would miss out on lots of different ideas and discussions that could help everyone learn better. By sharing different viewpoints, people can understand more and find better solutions. If we don't let people speak, we lose all the valuable knowledge and creativity they could bring. So, it's important to let everyone share their thoughts, even if we don't agree with them, because it helps us all grow and improve.
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