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“I was inspired to write this book by those who are sceptical of the power of freedom to change the world.”

Natan Sharansky · Freedom

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Natan Sharansky

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.

Fear

Natan Sharansky

People may believe that there can be a society where dissent is not permitted, but which is nonetheless not a fear society because everyone agrees with one another and therefore no one wants to dissent.

Fear

Natan Sharansky

Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society.

Fear

Natan Sharansky

In contrast, fear societies are societies in which dissent is banned.

Fear