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In making the film, however, she was acting well within the law in a country with a long history of protecting and valuing free expression. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading philosophy. There is no better short introduction to philosophy. Everyone has an interest in being permitted to express themselves and having the opportunity to hear, read, and see the free expression of others.
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