"仅仅因为害怕严重的伤害不能成为压制言论自由和集会的理由。人们曾经害怕女巫而火烧妇女。言论的功能是将人们从非理性的恐惧中解放出来。"
— 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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Assembly Bondage Fear Freedom of speech Injury Irrational fears Justice Liberty OppressionFEATURED QUOTES