All the big powers...they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims powerful entities silenced them, undermining free speech and choice on human rights.
- In plain terms
- Big powers silenced me, proving free speech and choice are ignored.
- What can you take from it?
- Silencing undermines free speech and human rights.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who controls speech?
- How do you fight suppression?
Another view
It assumes silencing was intentional and comprehensive.
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