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When Saying the Wrong Thing Costs More Than Breaking the Law

January 22, 2026 Mrs Armstrong

History is clear: when speech becomes more dangerous than crime, law has already lost its authority. From ancient Athens to enduring works of literature, civilizations reveal their decay not by what they tolerate—but by what they silence.

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