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WORLD WAR II

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“Why should freedom of speech and freedom of the press be allowed? Why should a government, doing what it believes is right, allow itself to be criticized? It would not allow opposition by lethal weapons. Ideas are much more fatal things than guns"Which political belief would this speaker support?
A
Societies need war to bring about progress.
B
Education is a necessary ingredient for a stable society
C
All people are born with certain natural rights.
D
The needs of the state are more important than the rights of individuals.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Article 10 of the Human Rights Act: Freedom of expression 1. Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers.

Detailed explanation-2: -This right is not an absolute right, the Government can impose certain restrictions on it; Restriction can be imposed on any citizen by an action of a state as by its inaction. Thus, if the State fails to guarantee the right to freedom of speech and expression to its citizens it is a violation of Article 19(1)(a).

Detailed explanation-3: -It allows for the self-fulfillment of an individual and protects his individuality in a democracy. It allows for the free flow of ideas, beliefs, and thoughts and strengthens the community. It galvanizes the process of dialogue and ensures voices are not suppressed leading to the discovery of truth at large.

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