"El miedo a una lesión grave por sí solo no puede justificar la opresión de la libertad de expresión y de reunión. Los hombres temían a las brujas y quemaban a las mujeres. Es función del discurso liberar a los hombres de la esclavitud de los miedos irracio"
— Noam Chomsky
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Simplified Meaning:
Being afraid of getting hurt isn't a good enough reason to stop people from speaking their minds or gathering together. In the past, people were scared of witches and ended up burning innocent women because of these fears. Just like that, our fears can lead us to do terrible things if we don't think clearly. Speaking openly helps us understand each other better and get rid of silly, harmful fears. If we stop talking or meeting because we're scared, we miss the chance to learn and grow. By allowing free speech, we can break free from unfounded fears and act more wisely.
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