Eleanor Holmes NortonThe only way to make sure people you agree with can speak is to support the rights of people you don't agree with.
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The only way to make sure people you agree with can speak is to support the rights of people you don't agree with. This quote holds a lot of truth and meaning behind it, but it's often misunderstood by many people. Let's take a look at the two different groups that this quote refers to: One group is those who agree with you and want to be part of your life. The other group is those who disagree with you and want no part in your life.
The first group should be able to speak freely and openly without fear of being silenced. The second group need not be silenced and need not speak at all.
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