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"If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only on
person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no
more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he ha
the power, would be justified in silencing mankind," said Bri
philosopher John Stuart Mill in "On Liberty." Mill's remark, i
the present context, means that political protests and press
tactics cannot be a pretext to overlook reasonableness while
trying to evaluate a dissident viewpoint.

And in the context of the ACJ's recent action, the message i

on the wall:

"Before you silence us, hear us out!"

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