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I am surprised that you believe this. May I ask which country you are from and what experiences shaped this belief of yours




In India where a social media post pissed off someone. It was sarcastic criticism - no threats, no slurs). But won't get into details, sorry. (Also arrested a few times for participating in mass protests against corruption, but that was in a large group, so wasn't all that stressful.)

I also had bad luck when traveling to the US. Got detained by the CBP - I think because I accidentally sneezed on the officer and pissed him off. (Either that or I looked like some terrorist). Had to stay in a cell for more than a day. I wasn't even questioned!

Thankfully, nothing happened after that. Was good to catch up on sleep though, since there was nothing to do.


Indeed.

These are not good times for those who believe in liberal values. Waiting over a decade for the pendulum to swing back.




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