It is not our right to punish one for thinking as he does, no matter how much we disagree.

Oliver Bowden
About This Quote

This quote by Voltaire is a call to action and action that we all must take. All people of the world need to be able to express their opinion without fear. When you speak out against the actions of a minority of people, you are somehow attacking all of them. For example, if we were to ban Muslims from entering our country, we would be taking away their rights and freedom of religion.

It is not our right to punish one for thinking as he does, no matter how much we disagree. It is not our right to silence someone who thinks differently than we do. We should all support the thought of free speech and free expression.

You can love your neighbor and still speak out against his opinion and actions that unfortunately go against yours.

Source: Assassins Creed: The Secret Crusade

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