Democracy and Dissent

Space for dissent is central to democratic societies. Truly liberal democracies will not only tolerate dissent but encourage it. Only when the right to dissent is guaranteed, citizens can genuinely participate in a democracy. This participation is the source of a society’s vitality and serves as a corrective balance for the ruling class’ biases. It also acts as an essential motivating force driving a society to engage in collective reflection and institutional reform.
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