The first part of this piece reminded me of Havel’s “The Power of the Powerless.” A repressive regime’s position is actually quite tenuous and relies on self censorship to survive.
As more people speak out, the power of the regime lessens because people see that it is OK to speak the truth. You know you are living under such a regime when…
The first part of this piece reminded me of Havel’s “The Power of the Powerless.” A repressive regime’s position is actually quite tenuous and relies on self censorship to survive.
As more people speak out, the power of the regime lessens because people see that it is OK to speak the truth. You know you are living under such a regime when it is scary to speak your mind.
It is up to a brave few to be first and to be willing to say “No, I will not place your sign in my window.” If enough did it all at once, the power of the self censorship regime would evaporate.
The first part of this piece reminded me of Havel’s “The Power of the Powerless.” A repressive regime’s position is actually quite tenuous and relies on self censorship to survive.
As more people speak out, the power of the regime lessens because people see that it is OK to speak the truth. You know you are living under such a regime when it is scary to speak your mind.
It is up to a brave few to be first and to be willing to say “No, I will not place your sign in my window.” If enough did it all at once, the power of the self censorship regime would evaporate.