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1984 Arrives 20 Years Later = Patriotic Act
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Freedom of expression is one of the most fundamental rights people enjoy. It is fundamental in the existence of a democracy. But it is one of the most dangerous rights, because freedom of expression means the freedom to express one’s opposite view. The government often tries to restrict freedom of speech during times of war or national emergency. The government then tries to get support for its policies in the name of patriotism. The Patriotic Act contains provisions that would criminalize people’s expressions of their political views. Thought Police, in the book 1984, would punish, perhaps vaporize (capital punishment) a person expressing their discontent. But let’s not forget the United States, like no other nation, has recognized
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