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Form groups and use the following topic for discussion. Take the help of your college library and your teacher.
Freedom of speech
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Solution
Freedom of speech
- The meaning and what it stands for
- The necessity of freedom of speech
- How people can suffer if freedom of speech is denied
- Adverse consequences of misuse of freedom of speech.
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