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Ok, all my life, I've been praised of how well I can do essays and novels. When I speak, people always listen and they believe whatever I say. Now here's the problem, I was bored and researched on ISIS, and I found out (from reliable sources) stuff that could really scare the crap out of the reader. Now I was really anxious so I posted my thoughts online and left a message ("I'd really appreciate an intellectual conversation on the matter"), after that everyone left me messages saying they're afraid and asking if they should be. Now this is really shocking for me, I knew people actually read what I write, but damn, I'm 16 and this crowd is killing me. Should I delete the post? I'm hesitating because of some insecurity building up inside me. Please help (link)
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If your sources are sound and the information is substantiated then leave it up. It's all very cosy to say 'You worry too much....chill out' etc to people. There are in fact cases where being worried is justified and the appropriate response. Denying this is living in a dream world. A free press and freedom of speech are the hallmarks of a free and democratic society. Deleting it is giving in. Like saying you were wrong. Or right and ashamed, or scared of your own words. Publish and be damned!
"Je suis Charlie"
Say it, and live up to it.
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