what does being a "liberal" really meant?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberalism

here's a wiki, but has its lost its true meaning in today's society? why silence freedom of speech when its about speaking one's mind?

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xSharp · 31-35, M

Socrates was critical of democracy saying that it is only ever as good as the education that surrounds it

"Dictatorship naturally arises out of democracy, and the most aggravated form of tyranny and slavery out of the most extreme liberty" - Plato

quinnVneck · 31-35, F

@xSharp: sounds like a subliminal message is hidden in Big Brother's messages...

ps: i still hate totalitarianism

Pherick · 41-45, M

@xSharp: Who was it that said: "Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others." Churchhill I think was credited for it ... :)

xSharp · 31-35, M

@nurseVneck: its a bit older than that..