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“Can someone within that society walk into the town square and say what they want without fear of being punished for his or her views? If so, then that society is a free society. If not, it is a fear society.”

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Natan Sharansky

Natan Sharansky is an Israeli politician, born on January 20, 1948. He was a prominent Jewish hero during his time in the Soviet Union for his political activities. After being released from prison in 1986, he moved to Israel and quickly became a significant figure in Israeli politics. more

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