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Can someone within that society walk into the town square and say what they want without fear of being punished for his or her views? If so, then that society is a free society. If not, it is a fear society. Natan Sharansky fearfreepunish share on social
Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society. Natan Sharansky answerdeterminedissent Change image and share on social
The three main sources of scepticism are first, that not every people desires freedom; second, that democracy in certain parts of the world would be dangerous; and third, that there is little the world's democracies can do to advance freedom outside their countries. Natan Sharansky advancecountrydangerous share on social
In sharp contrast to the idea that this stage of life is enviable, we hear high levels of anxiety about getting old, anxieties about health, mobility, access to facilities, simple routine care and attention. Rowan Williams accessanxietyattention share on social
We may be so eager to protect the right to dissent that we lose sight of the difference between dissent and subversion. Richard Perle differencedissenteager Change image and share on social
In Cleveland there is legislation moving forward to ban people from wearing pants that fit too low. However, there is lots of opposition from the plumber' union. Conan O'Brien banclevelandfit Change image and share on social
