If you don't speak out, you're complicit?

Personally, I disagree with this statement as an absolute. While I can agree with the statement under the right conditions, I mostly see it being used to promote dichotomous thinking. Do you agree, disagree?

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bijouxbroussard · F

I agree with it on some level. For example, when I integrated my elementary school and was bullied, I had great respect for the few who spoke up for me. I assumed those who remained silent, agreed with the bullies. As a adult I can understand that perhaps fear stopped them from saying anything.
But there is also the saying (paraphrased)“All that allows evil to flourish is when good people do nothing”.