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Have you noticed anyone self-censoring due current developments in politics? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 4 days ago by DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works to c/AskUSA@discuss.online
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I mean, I probably wouldn't have be making so much comments criticizing the government if it weren't for the fact that I have citizenship. Probably wouldn't even dare to make a Lemmy account.

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[–] Diva@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I usually censor my beliefs in public, at least in private interactions I can have some idea of if my interlocutors are trustworthy. in public that goes out the window and you have to worry about potential retaliation. where I am for example, speaking publicly in city meetings requires disclosing where you live, in addition to your full name.