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> There was just no recourse for the majority to apply consequences until recently

And this was a good thing. Before that the majority applied said consequences via witch trials.

> I'm pretty sure people have been fired for voicing their opinions all the time - it just wasn't white folk, especially men. And not just fired - plenty of people have been killed for voicing their opinion in the USA since day 1. Just not really white folk, especially men.

Said people did not have the freedom of speech. It would be great if we changed that so that it applies to everyone.




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