“Fear of serious injury alone cannot justify oppression of free speech and assembly. Men feared witches and burnt women. It is the function of speech to free men from the bondage of irrational fears”
— Noam Chomsky
Simplified Meaning:
Being scared of getting hurt is not a good enough reason to stop people from speaking or gathering. In the past, people were scared of witches and hurt innocent women because of it. Talking and sharing ideas helps people stop being scared of things that don't make sense.
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